New Zealand'No more hiding in shadows'The woman who put Gloriavale Christian Community guru Hopeful Christian in prison for indecent assault has had her name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.29 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandWeekend fatalities bring road toll to 134Two people were killed on the roads in separate incidents during the weekend.25 May 01:50 AM
TravelWest Coast: An illuminating journeyA literary tour of the West Coast takes Bronwyn Sell on a journey that traverses brooding landscapes.19 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandPike River survivor awarded for braveryPike River Mine survivor Daniel Rockhouse says he was humbled to accept an award for bravery at an investiture ceremony at Government House this morning.19 May 12:14 AM
TravelKumara: Thank God it's fry dayElisabeth Easther booked a trip to the wild West Coast to fritter away a weekend.19 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to parents of dead boyThe parents of a 15-month-old Greymouth boy who died in Auckland’s Starship Hospital last month have been spoken to by police.13 May 02:44 AM
New ZealandFarmer guilty of leaving cows to starveA Rotomanu farmer who stood trial in March for his part in the starvation and death of nearly 800 cows has been found guilty.12 May 03:39 AM
New ZealandGrim times for Coast as downsizing hitsThe ramifications of a further 113 job losses at Stockton will reverberate right down the West Coast and all the way to the Port of Lyttelton, MP Damien O'Connor says.08 May 05:00 PM
EnergySolid Energy did all it could to avoid job cuts: EnglishSolid Energy did all it could to avoid job cuts on the West Coast but the coal market made it too difficult, Bill English says.07 May 11:44 PM
EnergyStockton mine job losses: 'A painful situation'The West Coast mining industry has been dealt a heavy blow today, with 113 jobs to go at Solid Energy's Stockton mine.07 May 06:23 AM
New ZealandMan acquitted over machete threatA Westport man was acquitted in the Greymouth District Court yesterday of two charges of threatening grievous bodily harm and one of possessing a machete.07 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandGloriavale: Police hotline receives callsA number of calls have been made to the police hotline number set up for former and current Gloriavale members.07 May 02:52 AM
EnergyWest Coast miners prepare for big job lossesJob losses on the West Coast have been foreshadowed ahead of meeting between Solid Energy managers and workers at the Stockton Mine tomorrow.06 May 07:39 AM
New ZealandMachete used in vigilante threatA Westport man is alleged to have threatened to cut off a man's fingers with a machete in a vigilante-style in response to a rape claim.06 May 02:47 AM
New ZealandPolice set up Gloriavale phone hotlineA free phone line has been set up by police for people wanting to discuss experiences at the secretive Christian community Gloriavale.01 May 12:32 AM
New ZealandGloriavale member unconcerned about inquiryA member of the secretive christian community Gloriavale says allegations of men being groomed to have sex with underage females are "rubbish".30 Apr 11:50 PM
New ZealandMen and women have separate rolesA Gloriavale school principal says the New Testament is very clear about men and women having different roles to play.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice pay 'a social visit' to GloriavaleWest Coast police area commander Inspector John Canning paid a courtesy visit to the Gloriavale Christian Community yesterday.30 Apr 02:38 AM
New ZealandGloriavale sells off rare grey parrotSecretive Christian community Gloriavale appears to be adding to its coffers by selling a hand-reared African grey parrot on Trade Me.29 Apr 06:07 AM
New ZealandGloriavale: Police appeal to ex-membersAt least one former Gloriavale member has approached police, and others are considering it, after police urged for ex-members to come forward.28 Apr 08:16 AM
New ZealandYoung boy's death investigatedPolice have launched a full inquiry into the death of a 15-month-old Cobden boy after he was taken to Grey Base Hospital not breathing and suffering cardiac arrest.28 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandCave Creek disaster: Families commemorate victimsAfter 20 years, but family members of the 14 young people who died in the Cave Creek disaster marked the anniversary today by acknowledging that they were ready to move on.28 Apr 02:40 AM
New ZealandCave Creek disaster 20 years laterVirginia Pawsey says today will be a day to remember her son, who died in the Cave Creek platform collapse, and reflect on the passage of time.27 Apr 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Happy, simple' life at Gloriavale"It's not a lifestyle I would choose. But in actually talking to a lot of the people that are there I couldn't help thinking, 'They have a happier and simpler life than I do.'23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo debate on Gloriavale road closureThe Grey District Council has refused to enter into a public debate about a plan to close a road near the Gloriavale Christian Community, as the issue heads to the Environment Court.23 Apr 03:33 AM
New ZealandGloriavale assets: $36.6mThe secretive Gloriavale religious community owns assets worth $36.6 million, including a dairy farm, deer enterprise and an aircraft repair firm.22 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Wrong relationship'A young woman who left the secretive Gloriavale Christian Community told Campbell Live that she was the victim of a "wrong relationship" with an adult married man.22 Apr 07:48 AM
New ZealandGloriavale leaders close inA professor who says Gloriavale tried converting him as a boy says the secretive community is feeling 'tremors' after the recent departure of several members.21 Apr 11:17 PM
New ZealandTramper: 'If I sit here, that'll kill me'A Canadian tramper who fell and dislocated his shoulder, forcing him to crawl for 10 hours to reach shelter, has been rescued eight days after his ordeal began.21 Apr 05:42 AM
New ZealandGloriavale wants to shut access roadThe Gloriavale Christian Community wants a public road near its compound closed to prevent attacks from outsiders.21 Apr 02:47 AM
New ZealandGloriavale families to tell their storyTwo families who defied their Gloriavale leaders to leave will tell their story to the nation on the television news show Sunday.17 Apr 02:57 AM