Several people suffered arsenic poisoning at historic West Coast mine sites, says DOC.

Pike River families say they are being shut out of plans to re-enter the coal mine.

Low-decile schools are slowest to join new a scheme that funds extra teachers

A young rock climber who died tragically on Monday recently told of his love of climbing.

Two Hokitika men had a lucky escape from a fiery microlight crash on Saturday.

Two men have been hurt - one seriously - after a microlight aircraft crash in New Zealand.

There is a $5k reward for anyone who can confirm the South Island kokako is still alive.

Police have released the name of a man who died after a crash near Greymouth on Thursday

A man has died after swimming in a river on the West Coast.

18-year-old builder killed in workplace accident on remote West Coast property.

Convicted sex offender Brent John Carpenter living at controversial Gloriavale commune.

Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.

Enjoy the sun while you can, rain is back from Wednesday

Trapped Jack Russell Jack has been freed after more than 48 hours in tomo.

A Grey District councillor is mystified about the leak of a personal letter to the mayor.

MP Damien O'Connor seeks probe into claims against Westland Mayor Bruce Smith.

Jack Russell "Jacko" has been trapped down the sinkhole since early yesterday.

New data from Trade Me sees more job vacancies - but the average wage is yet to rise

Police joined with local search, rescue volunteers at first light looking for the man.

Under fire Westland District Council chief executive Tanya Winter has been suspended.

The 26-year-old man is critically ill after suffering a head injury.

The bird was thought extinct until 2013 when sightings prompted it to be reclassified.

WWF-NZ says a shift to safer fishing practices to protect the Maui's dolphin is possible.

A Gloriavale leader says the secretive community needs to be held to account

Police may re-search an area previously covered in the hunt for a missing Westport woman.

Cass Square took a hammering from two recent big events in the rain.

Up to 16 unionised jobs could go under a "jobs review" by Westland Milk Product.

Crashed helicopter already on accident commission's watchlist.

St John volunteers in shock after station put on the market without their knowledge.

Backer believes the Coast was in a "pretty strong position" to gain the funding.