The former Gloriavale leader pleaded guilty to twelve charges of abuse against six girls over a period of 20 years.
New Zealand
Sat, Jan 3
Severe thunderstorms are forecast from Whangārei to Wairarapa this New Year’s Eve, with Auckland, Hamilton, Whanganui and Palmerston North in the firing line.
December 31, 2025
A stubborn low-pressure system brings rain, gales and thunderstorms to much of the country, warns 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.
December 30, 2025
Crews are working to restore power after a fault at a Westport substation and estimate it should be up and running by midnight.
December 29, 2025
Orange warnings for heavy rain and gales cover much of NZ as a powerful low sweeps through, threatening summer plans and New Year festivities.
MetService warns of dangerous conditions as an active low brings up to 180mm of rain and gusts of 120km/h.
December 28, 2025
The Education Ministry has advised the West Coast Christian community that the private school's registration will be cancelled from January 23.
December 20, 2025
A former teacher at Gloriavale School has applauded the Education Ministry for effectively closing the school, but says it has been a frustratingly slow process.
December 19, 2025
Education Secretary Ellen MacGregor-Reid said the school has failed to meet compliance standards despite two years of support.
December 18, 2025
The Regional Council built the barrier as a rush job in 2019 to save Sunset Point from being cut off by fast-moving beach erosion.
Environment
Multiple orange heavy rain and strong wind warnings and watches have been issued for Monday.
December 14, 2025
In July, Howard Temple pleaded guilty to 12 charges related to unwanted touching, hugging, and kissing, spanning more than two decades.
Crime and Justice
December 12, 2025
After a direct lightning hit in September, the radar was out for an "extended period" as its badly-damaged protective dome was replaced with another.
The discovery followed the revelation earlier this year that the kiwi pukupuku species, which had been thought extinct on mainland New Zealand for nearly 50 years, had survived in the West Coast wilderness.
December 7, 2025
Police said they were notified of a personal locator beacon being activated close to the Klondyke Rahu saddle in Victoria Forest Park at around 6.30pm on Friday.
Coasters will be able to find out if their home – or one they’re planning to buy, may be at risk of damage or even demolition in a landslide.
December 4, 2025
The water regulator can exempt a supplier from chlorinating a community water supply, if it was impractical or too costly, and there was a safe alternative.
November 27, 2025
The second two-part series would "continue to expose life inside one of New Zealand’s most secretive communities, giving voice to those breaking free".
November 25, 2025
West Coast Regional Council staff have had some wins in the ongoing war on the pestilential water weed, Parrot's Feather.
November 21, 2025
Two slow-moving fronts are expected to deliver downpours and strong winds across both islands, with MetService urging caution as watches and warnings expand.
November 18, 2025
West Coast councillors are at odds over why a working group addressing the issue hasn't been set up.
Business
November 17, 2025
Controlling the plague of feral deer on the West Coast is going to take a combined effort — and funding — from farmers, industry, and central government.
November 14, 2025
Settlement in one of New Zealand’s most pristine environments enjoyed water straight from the bore until a new set of safety standards were ordered.
November 12, 2025
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka says the boards and the New Zealand Conservation Authority will continue to play an important role in managing conservation land.
November 6, 2025
The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board was warned this month that the deer problem is escalating in the region.
November 5, 2025
