Clem Ready, from Gloriavale, was convicted for assaulting two of his daughters.

The West Coast of the South Island does not fare so well with heavy rain forecasted.

Jason Anthony McDonald of Runanga died from injuries sustained in the crash.

Man who died after crashing on Sunday was a tragic loss of a young life: Police

The Otago president says its time for another look at children and farm machinery.

Clinton Smith died during a climb on the West Coast, but his death was preventable.

Pike River Recovery Agency has so far developed three options for re-entering the mine.

Farmers advised to take all practical steps to ensure safety around effluent ponds.

Driver was trapped in the submerged car as his children were rescued by passing teenager.

Police said Reuben was found deceased in an effluent pond at 4pm today.

Much-loved kindy teacher killed in West Auckland crash was just five minutes from home.

Cyrus Alupis died from stab wounds in Greymouth

Highway likely to stay closed till mid-afternooon.

The man jailed for murdering Timaru woman Lisa Blakie has been denied parole - again.

Captain ruled out before kickoff, but Wanganui still keep control for bonus point win.

Two games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.

Lack of footage from opening round leaves coach in the dark about opponents.

It will likely "happen in the lifetime of many New Zealanders", says expert.

Team shows cool heads to minimise penalties and stop South Canterbury's bigger pack

Several matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table

It's the second time the West Coast sportsman has collapsed on the field in two years.

Tony Moore gave his mate a loaded gun he used to execute a Greymouth mum

Harvesting dead trees will provide jobs for Coasters, Minister says.

Jason Campbell, 35, has been missing since August 4.

Rescuers will resume efforts to free two whales stranded whales on Monday

The family have asked for privacy while the investigation continues.

No guarantee that wealthy religious sect will get funding.

Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.

A 41-year-old man was found with critical injuries on Cowper St about 2am this morning.

Built on the northwest tip of the South Island, it is surrounded by coast and native bush.