'It's bull****': Pilot disagrees his error led to crash
Returning to the West Coast town of Karamea after dropping two hunters in the bush, 71-year-old pilot Tony Ibbotson heard a severe bang from the rear of his helicopter.
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Trans-Tasman investigation brings down West Coast paedophile
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Trans-Tasman investigation brings down West Coast paedophile
A former West Coast St John volunteer claimed to be "in love" with a boy 13 years younger than him that he groomed and sexually abused from the ages of 10 to 14.
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Urgent 1080 drop to interrupt deer hunting roar
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Urgent 1080 drop to interrupt deer hunting roar
An urgent 1080 poison drop has been scheduled for a remote valley in South Westland next month, interrupting the deer hunting roar.
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'Greymouth has never seen anything like this'
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'Greymouth has never seen anything like this'
The doors to the Pounamu Pathway Māwhera Pa visitor attraction open to the public on Monday, ending a year of construction and heralding the start of a new tourism era in Greymouth.
Bleating goat believed to be mistaken for 'distress' calls
Bleating goat believed to be mistaken for 'distress' calls
Volunteers spent about three hours searching bush near Westport last night after someone heard what sounded like distress calls.
Arthur’s Pass to close for repairs from Tuesday
Arthur’s Pass to close for repairs from Tuesday
Arthur’s Pass is set to close from Tuesday for up to two weeks from 10am to 6pm on weekdays for resurfacing work.
Franz Josef potential for development boom?
Franz Josef potential for development boom?
A construction company wants to extract gravel from a West Coast river to meet the growing demand for property development at Franz Josef.
Pilot's death ruled accident after six years
Pilot's death ruled accident after six years
A six-year investigation into a helicopter crash that killed a West Coast man has come to a close, with a coroner expressing an unreserved apology for the delay.
Digger taken from campground
Digger taken from campground
This little orange digger did not get stuck — but it did get taken.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu chairwoman to step down
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu chairwoman to step down
After 22 years with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu — the last six as chairwoman — Hokitika woman Lisa Tumahai is preparing to pass on the mantle this weekend.
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‘Intense’ fire razes house
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‘Intense’ fire razes house
A house in Runanga was destroyed in an "intense" fire on Tuesday night.
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Charges after ending in ditch
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Charges after ending in ditch
A 35-year-old woman driving home from an earlier appearance in the Greymouth District Court was seriously injured after her vehicle went off the road and rolled into a ditch near the Wanganui...
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Gloriavale man admits historical sexual offending charges
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Gloriavale man admits historical sexual offending charges
A Gloriavale man admitted three charges of sexual offending that took place at the isolated Christian community 15 years ago.
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Gloriavale man pleads guilty to sexual offences
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Gloriavale man pleads guilty to sexual offences
A Gloriavale man today admitted three charges of sexual offending that took place at the isolated Christian community 15 years ago.
Schoolboy burned at camp out of coma, speaking
Schoolboy burned at camp out of coma, speaking
The little boy who was badly burned on a school trip to a North Canterbury adventure camp has started to talk again - but still has a long recovery ahead including a seven-hour surgery.
Sightings of wallabies
Sightings of wallabies
Two possible sightings of wallabies north of Haast are concerning, the Department of Conservation says.
Man on trial for sex crimes against Gloriavale children
Man on trial for sex crimes against Gloriavale children
The trial of a man accused of committing serious sexual offending against children at Gloriavale will begin this morning in Greymouth.
Tributes paid for biker who died in Pike River memorial ride
Tributes paid for biker who died in Pike River memorial ride
A motorcyclist who died on a Pike River mine disaster memorial ride at the weekend has been remembered as an exceptional man with a heart of gold.
Glistening in the sun
Glistening in the sun
Okuru township sits at the mouth of the Okuru River 12km south of Haast.
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Last old bull kelp beds badly damaged
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Last old bull kelp beds badly damaged
Three hot summers and three marine heatwaves in a row have badly damaged the last old bull kelp seaweed beds off Punakaiki.