State Highway 6 on the South Island’s West Coast. A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the scene around at Kakapotahi near the Waitaha River Bridge at about 5.15pm. No other ...

Travel to the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island (known by the Māori name Te Tai Poutini) and you’ll find turquoise lakes, historic mining towns and challenging – but beautiful – hiking tracks.

This article was one of Herald Travel’s top stories of 2024. A road trip through the South Island’s West Coast is easily one of the best in the world. It’s a special experience, and every ...

New research suggests the West Coast of the South Island is most at risk of ... shows the phenomenon may double in New Zealand by the end of the century. It found that not only could the narrow ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. This article is part of Traveller’s Holiday Guide to the Best of New Zealand.See all stories. Nature has been hard at work in her ...

NCS noted that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres off the West Coast of South Island of New Zealand. EQ of M: 6.5, On: 25/03/2025 07:13:11 IST, Lat: 46.78 S, Long: 166.28 E ...

Weather warnings have been issued across the West Coast as drivers ... said “almost all of New Zealand” would experience some rain on Saturday. “The South Island is particularly wet to ...