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Tuesday 29th August, 2017
Community groups across New Zealand have received more than $5.7 million dollars from The Southern Trust over the first half of 2017.
The money - which came from gambling revenues - was allocated to 666 community groups.
Some of the larger payouts included nearly a quarter of a million dollars towards an Olympic Ambassador programme and $125,000 towards a Christchurch sports hub.
Monday 28th August, 2017
New Zealand rugby fans had two reasons to celebrate this weekend.
The Black Ferns womens team won the world cup beating defending champions England 41-32 in Dublin.
While in Dunedin the All Blacks retained the Bledisloe in-front of a crowd of 27 thousand at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Otago Chamber of Commerce chief executive Dougal McGowan says the test is likely to have contributed somewhere between $5 million and $10 million to Dunedin’s economy.
Monday 28th August, 2017
A book detailing life in the Gloriavale commune has been released by the granddaughter of founder Neville Cooper.
Lilia Tarawa has written "Daughter of Gloriavale - My life in a Religious Cult" about the community at Haupiri near Greymouth on the West Coast.
Founded in 1969, Gloriavale reportedly has around 500 members with families living according to an old testament interpretation of Christianity.
Ms Tarawa left the commune with her parents eight years ago, and currently lives in Christchurch.
Monday 28th August, 2017
A number of hardy Greymouth people braved wintry seas yesterday to take part in the annual Polar Plunge.
The event is a fundraiser for the Life Education Trust, with one individual raising $1000 alone.
Thursday 24th August, 2017
Daffodil Day has been a fundraising event for the Cancer Society of New Zealand since 1990, and collectors are due to be out tomorrow.
Hundreds of people in throughout the country take to the streets every year to support Daffodil Day and help collect money for the Cancer Society.
The organisation's national body says donations go towards scientific research into the causes and treatment of all types of cancer.
The society says Daffodil Day gives hope for the 1 in 3 New Zealanders affected by cancer.
Thursday 24th August, 2017
New Zealand Rugby plans to honour the legendary Sir Colin Meads with special tributes this weekend at Heartland Championship games through to the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup Test match in Dunedin.
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock, who shares the number 5 jersey with Sir Colin, will gift his playing jersey from this weekend’s Test match to the Meads family.
Both Bledisloe Cup teams, and those attending the match at Forsyth Barr Stadium will acknowledge Sir Colin's recent passing by observing a moment’s silence.
Thursday 24th August, 2017
School pupils in Greymouth have been enjoying learning about different languages this week.
Tuesday 22nd August, 2017
Schools throughout the West Coast took part in the annual School Chess Tournament held at the Greymouth High School library earlier this week.
Up to 37 students took part with Haast in the deep south, Saint Patricks, John Paul the second and Barrytown schools all first time entrants in the competition.
It is the third year the tournament has been held and the game of chess helps develop concentration, strategy and planning along with social interaction for the young players.