Body recovered after tractor found overturned in West Coast river

Warnings loom as severe weather tracks toward West Coast

MetService has issued multiple warnings and watches for parts of the South Island, some of which begin later today.

Ministry letters to Gloriavale reveal 'multiple concerns'

The school exists to indoctrinate children, maintain a caste system and grow a workforce, new documents show.

Gloriavale man assaulted boys with brooms, pitchfork and shovel

Vigilant Standtrue was convicted of seven charges involving four boys aged as young as eight, assaulted with sticks, pipes and farm tools over more than a decade.

Heavy rain warnings issued as wet weather sweeps South Island's west

Up to 250mm of rain is forecast for parts of the West Coast from Wednesday, with further heavy rain, strong winds and large swells likely later in the week.