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Almost 90 homes in Buller severely or completely destroyed in West Coast flooding

The mayor is worried hundreds of houses may need to be demolished.

Waves of 'tremendous power' up to 9m-high expected on West Coast over Anzac weekend

Fishers are surfers have been warned to take care.

'It's going to be a national disaster': How a mag 8+ Alpine Fault quake would impact NZ, where will be hit worst

A natural disaster expert says such a quake will cause avalanches, road closures and power cuts.

Family leaves Gloriavale after being made to feel like 'troublemakers' for reporting attempted molestation of their sons

One Gloriavale leader allegedly told parents older students molesting younger ones was "no worse than stealing an apple".

'It's been a nightmare': West Coast Brewery owner calls out Govt after being forced to sell up due to border closure

"Getting a visa to get back to New Zealand is next to impossible - unless you're The Lord of the Rings."

Heavy rain on the horizon: Weather warnings in place, parts of the country in for a drenching

The summer sun is under siege this week by a "complex frontal system".

A family home for $175k: The NZ town that defies high house price trends

"They're cashing up knowing that they can work from home and change their lifestyle."

Mental health unit staff failed to check on high-risk patient for hours, found him in room after suicide

The West Coast DHB's CEO has apologised to the man's family.

Ardern recommits Labour to no more conservation land mining, blames NZ First for broken promise

National is hoping a mining stoush on the West Coast could turn the seat blue.

New device offers hope for finding loved ones following drowning of Christchurch schoolgirl

The prototype measures currents to predict which way the person has drifted.

'Completely unacceptable': MoH condemns abuse of library staff by anti contact tracing customers

"There's only so many insults you can have in a week hurled at you."

'What an opportunity': Entire street for sale in Westport

The 10 houses come on 7.3 hectares of land.

Police to arrest Easter holidaymakers who don't comply with COVID-19 lockdown rules

"Some people obviously need a little bit of an education if they've been living in a vacuum."

Thunderstorms and floods: Animation shows how Cyclone Uesi will hit the South Island

The severe cyclone is moving into the Tasman Sea area.

Body found at West Coast river mouth

A formal identification process is now underway.

Thousands of West Coasters rally against Govt policies

"I am here today to appeal to the Government to listen to us."

Givealittle set up for family of young girl swept away while whitebaiting

Emily Branje's body was found on the West Coast on Saturday.

Two bodies found on West Coast beaches within 24 hours

They were discovered on Piha and Muriwai.

Heavy rain, gales to throw fine weather out the window

Spring will start to "show its unsettled side" early this week.

Mayor 'disappointed' at Govt's move to block new hydro scheme

Tony Kokshoorn says the Waitaha River project would have been great.