New ZealandLaser light pointed at commercial flightA laser light was pointed at a trans-Tasman jet flying over Greymouth last evening.30 Dec 04:32 AM
New ZealandDoC to clean up contaminated mine siteDoC says there is significant arsenic, mercury and cyanide contamination of the soil at the Alexander River mine site.29 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandHundreds to remember Strongman disasterNineteen men were killed in the explosion at the mine near Runanga on January 19, 1967.29 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandWeather: Drizzle clears for fine NYEA weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEx-cop wants Lisa Blakie murder probeBridget McMenamin worked on the Lisa Blakie murder inquiry. She has launched a Facebook page to investigate the 2000 case again.23 Dec 04:41 AM
New ZealandSunny Christmas for Hokitika in wettest yearHokitika will see out one of its wettest years in 150 years of records, with the equivalent of two months of additional rain.23 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandMan fractures ribs after being knocked off bicycleA 77-year-old man suffered suspected fractured ribs when he was knocked off his push bike in Kilgour Road, Greymouth, this morning.23 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandGun found in car of man making threats at Buller HospitalPolice officers found a gun in the car of a man making threats at Buller Hospital last night.22 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandCourt appearances to follow drugs raidTwo Westport men will appear in court next month on charges of possession and use of methamphetamine and cannabis following a police raid yesterday.22 Dec 02:33 AM
EnergyBathurst Resources sued for US$40mCoalminer Bathurst Resources is being sued for US$40 million by L&M Coal Holdings.22 Dec 02:24 AM
New ZealandFishing boat Te Aroha rises from the ashesAfter extensive fire damage the Greymouth fishing boat Te Aroha has risen from the ashes and is back trawling off the West Coast.22 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandSam's 10,000 more reasons to thank chopperRoss pensioner Sam Viney already has the NZCC Rescue Helicopter to thank for saving his life - more than once - and now he has 10,000 more reasons to thank the rescue service.21 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested in armed Westport raidTwo men have been arrested in relation to alleged methamphetamine and cannabis offences following a raid at a Westport house this morning.21 Dec 02:22 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandAnother twist in Pike River Mine rowThe Pike River Mine controversy took yet another turn today with Parliament's Commerce Committee agreeing to hear submissions on the sealing of the mine.20 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandBust Westport company plant still missingThe receivers for Westport heavy machinery repair company are still looking for some of the company's plant 18 months after it went bust.20 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandXmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sunIf variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.18 Dec 05:24 PM
New ZealandPike River protestors told to move onPike River protestors have been told to move on and remove the gates they put up to block Solid Energy.17 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandSpotless record 'spectacularly' ruinedA young man who tarnished his previously spotless criminal record in spectacular fashion with a crime spree has been given a community-based sentence.16 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandFranz Josef township quake zone droppedAfter six years of uncertainty, the Westland District Council yesterday dropped the controversial "fault rupture avoidance zone" that divided Franz Josef Glacier township.16 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandSchool cans all outings, school campsRunanga School has canned school camps and all outings for pupils in 2017 while it reviews education outside the classroom (EOTC) activities.16 Dec 01:36 AM
New ZealandFinally, it's time to crank up the BBQIt's going to be a sunny one this weekend for most of the country.15 Dec 04:28 PM
New ZealandGame targets Christchurch traffic conesTwo Westport-based companies are targeting the Garden City's potholes and traffic cones through a fun public art installation.15 Dec 03:34 AM
New ZealandGround broken for Taramakau road bridgeThe ground has been broken for the new Taramakau road bridge, with construction to begin early in the new year.15 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandWestport car chase speeds by schoolsA 17-year-old unlicensed driver led police on a 2.5km car chase through Westport streets at speeds of up to 80km/h yesterday.14 Dec 03:09 AM
CommoditiesCoal price plummets third consecutive weekThe price for hard coking coal has plummeted US$45/tonne since peaking at US$310/tonne last month.14 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandCrown manager for Tai Poutini PolytechnicTai Poutini Polytechnic says it will be business as usual for students after a Crown manager is put in charge due to a "significant" financial deficit.14 Dec 01:45 AM
KahuTumahai takes Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu reinsHokitika woman Lisa Tumahai yesterday stepped into the top role of the billion-dollar Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu.14 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandReport into 1080 use releasedEnvironmental Protection Authority report finds a number of incidents on the West Coast including one where someone removed signs when baits were still toxic.13 Dec 07:07 AM
New ZealandCrown manager appointed to Tai PoutiniThe Government today appointed a crown manager to the polytechnic, citing a significant financial deficit and declining student numbers.13 Dec 04:53 AM
New ZealandSafety changes prevent re-entry - EnglishThe very health and safety changes which the Pike River disaster prompted make re-entering the mine difficult, Prime Minister Bill English says.13 Dec 03:47 AM
New ZealandPeters pledges to re-enter Pike River mineNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters has offered himself to be the first to re-enter the Pike River mine where 29 miners perished in 2010.13 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandPike River families reveal re-entry planPrime Minister Bill English has agreed to meet with the Pike River families to discuss a new plan to re-enter the coal mine.12 Dec 11:29 PM
OpinionHosking: Time to abandon mine protest?COMMENT: As the owner of Pike River the Govt have the ultimate responsibility, and safety comes first. As much as you want it to be different, blocking roads doesn't change that.12 Dec 06:19 PM
