New ZealandWork begins to repair Hokitika spit erosionEmergency works to reclaim the Hokitika spit, which is rapidly being eroded by the sea, are set to start this week.02 Nov 04:08 AM
BusinessPhoenix to pay $46m for West Coast coal minesPhoenix Coal has agreed to pay $46 million cash for Solid Energy's Stockton, Rotowaro and Maramarua mines.02 Nov 04:02 AM
New ZealandWestland mayor appoints two deputiesWestland's new mayor has broken the mould by appointing two deputy mayors. Bruce Smith has appointed Latham Martin, the highest-polling 02 Nov 03:47 AM
BusinessGrim news for dairy farmers on West Coast as financial trouble hitsAbout 20 per cent of West Coast dairy farms could be in serious financial trouble, Federated Farmers heard at its quarterly meeting in Greymouth.02 Nov 02:29 AM
New ZealandFake Facebook page trolls MP Damien O'ConnorFilled with genuine photos of the MP, there were a few hints the Facebook page was not the official one.01 Nov 05:17 AM
BusinessSolid Energy still in discussions over future of minesSolid Energy says it remains in discussions over the future of the Spring Creek underground coalmine at Dunollie, and the small Reddale open-cast mine near Reefton.01 Nov 02:59 AM
TravelWest Coast: Golden trailsAnna Harrison embarks on four days of cycling to explore the rugged West Coast.01 Nov 12:00 AM
TravelFranz Josef: Slow shuffle through glacier countryJustine Tyerman learns the pin-step on a famous South Island river of ice.27 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandSpeedway club treasurer accused of theftA treasurer of a popular West Coast speedway has been charged with stealing more than $6000 in club cash. Tania Dawn Lind, 33, was 27 Oct 03:28 AM
New ZealandEscapee to spend a month in jailThe Buller man turned himself in after escaping from police custody on Saturday night.26 Oct 01:55 AM
New ZealandEscapee to spend a month in jailThe Buller man who escaped from police custody on Saturday night will spend a month behind bars awaiting his next court appearance.26 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandTaser use 'disproportionate, unjustified'The Independent Police Conduct Authority has ruled that using the Taser on the man was a breach of policy, and that policy should be reviewed.25 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandHouse fire leads to cannabis convictionCannabis 'grow room' fire results in conviction for man who has lived 'under the radar'.25 Oct 02:05 AM
New ZealandWanted Buller man hands himself inA 26-year-old Buller man wanted by police after he escaped custody has handed himself in.24 Oct 11:55 PM
New ZealandLabour Weekend road toll: Three deadThe Labour weekend road toll stands at two today, after a woman critically injured in a Paekakariki crash died in hospital.24 Oct 07:50 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Greymouth motorbike raceThe person was critically injured in the crash at Greymouth Motorcycle Street Races, and died on their way to hospital.23 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandRaw sewage flows past West Coast whitebaitersRaw sewage poured out of the sewer outlet of a Greymouth river to the disgust of whitebaiters fishing on a Sunday afternoon.20 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandCampers targeted in West Coast robberiesFive people have been charged after the "aggressive robbery" of several overseas tourists in campervans parked in Greymouth.19 Oct 03:14 AM
New ZealandFamily's trauma of losing son in crashThe mother of Trent O'Connell - who was 17 when he died on State Highway 7 on October 9 last year - recalls that day.19 Oct 02:27 AM
KahuPounamu-carving school proposedA partnership agreement was signed yesterday as delegates of the Chinese Government group were hosted in Hokitika for the day.18 Oct 02:05 AM
New ZealandCannabis oil thought to have caused fireMan in court after house fire thought to have started from a cannabis oil explosion in the kitchen.18 Oct 01:51 AM
New ZealandProbe into release of assault photosPhotos of the victim of a serious assault which were splattered over a private Facebook page are being investigated by police.17 Oct 04:31 AM
New ZealandBloody rampage haunts CoastConstable Quirke shoots Stanley Graham and brings to an end one of New Zealand's worst mass shootings that killed seven men.16 Oct 07:20 PM
New ZealandTeen's drink death: Parents forgivenessThe mother of a 17-year-old boy who died after drinking heavily says she has no resentment towards his older friend who supplied him alcohol.16 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandBloody rampage haunts CoastIt was 75 years ago this month that West Coast farmer Stanley Graham killed for the first time. A total of seven people would be dead before he was caught.13 Oct 07:48 PM
New ZealandHelen Kelly a 'relentless changemaker'Tributes are pouring in for the former head of the Council of Trade Unions who died this morning after a battle with lung cancer.13 Oct 07:41 PM
New ZealandOutbreak of virus fatal for Greymouth dogsVet says in the past two weeks unvaccinated dogs in the town had been hit hard by the deadly parvovirus.13 Oct 01:28 AM
New ZealandGreg O'Connor: A life on the front lineAfter working undercover in the drug and gang scene, retiring Police Assoc boss says he relied on rugby, possum trapping and the West Coast to sort out his head.12 Oct 04:08 AM
New ZealandWest Coast patients' appointments postponedUp to 30 West Coast patients won't get scheduled surgery or outpatient consultations next week as a result of the junior doctors' strike.12 Oct 04:04 AM
New ZealandRugby player wakes up from induced comaThe West Coast rugby player who underwent emergency brain surgery after collapsing straight after a Heartland Championship match against 12 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandWest Coast anti-1080 protester Pete Lusk has court winVeteran anti-1080 protester Pete Lusk successfully argued to have his bail conditions changed.12 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandHaast man jailed for attack on policemanMan faced charges of assault with a weapon, assault, intentional damage, resisting arrest and using threatening language.11 Oct 05:28 AM
New ZealandHokitika minister has been elected Bishop of Te WaipounamuA Hokitika minister has been elected Bishop of Te Waipounamu in the Anglican Maori Church.11 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandRailway house at Otira burns to groundAn old railway house at Otira razed by fire early today was not insured.11 Oct 03:09 AM
