New ZealandCommunity support parents after lossA small West Coast community has rallied around the parents of baby Emily Saunders who was swept into a swollen river as the search continues for her body.25 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Westland rock rarer than pounamuA rock which is rarer than pounamu and found only in South Westland, is to be investigated to see if it can be sold commercially.24 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentWork on family farm ends in disputeA woman working on a farm owned by her father and stepmother was forced to leave after a heated argument.20 Jun 09:11 PM
New ZealandSearch for Emily Saunders called offPolice this evening announced they would no longer search for the body of the 2-year-old girl, who was swept away down the Poerua River last Thursday.16 Jun 07:28 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing two-year-old on holdThe search for missing two-year-old Emily Saunders has been put on hold until river conditions change.13 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandEmily's family thanks communityThe family of missing toddler Emily Saunders thanked the community for their support, calling the community's response to their family's tragedy "incredible."13 Jun 01:30 AM
New ZealandSearch for Emily: 'Every available resource' used to scour riverToddler was swept away while car she was in crossed West Coast river.12 Jun 06:50 PM
New ZealandBad weather hampers search for little EmilyBad weather means the search won't continue today for a 2-year-old washed away by strong currents in a West Coast river.11 Jun 09:43 PM
New Zealand2yo was a 'happy, cheeky little girl'Police have suspended their search today for a missing 2-year-old on the West Coast, due to bad weather.10 Jun 09:31 PM
New ZealandSearch for Emily suspendedConditions on the West Coast are set to worsen over the weekend and teams would resume looking for Emily on Monday, if they could.10 Jun 12:23 AM
New ZealandTwo remain missing in river tragedyThe search for two people whose vehicle plunged into a river near Hari Hari on the West Coast was suspended last night due to poor weather.09 Jun 05:24 PM
New ZealandPunakaiki sea wall hits brick wallMajority of community members oppose proposals by regional council to fund sea wall extension via targetted rates hike.08 Jun 04:19 AM
New ZealandPatient transfers skyrocket on West CoastThe number of West Coast orthopaedic patients transferred to Christchurch has skyrocketed despite assurances "less than a dozen" would occur each year.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWest Coast man guilty of raping childA West Coast farm worker who fled to Australia after being charged with the rape of a young girl has today been found guilty on all charges.03 Jun 12:46 AM
CommoditiesReefton mine may save West Coast jobsSolid Energy, which is being broken up and sold, has applied for consent to start a small mine near Reefton, allowing it to retain staff.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLabour MP won't endorse Greens' dealLabour's West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor won't say whether he supports the new agreement between Labour and the Greens.01 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandHavoc as 'gang' of keas take over townFeathers fly after native birds damage vehicles and property in Haast - even the police 4x4 was attacked.31 May 05:43 AM
New ZealandWettest May ever for West CoastThe area has just endured its wettest May ever, smashing a 139-year-old record.30 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandGovt puts $9.7m into Greymouth HospitalThe Government today top-up after subcontractor prices came back higher than expected.27 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandJob subsidy scheme begins in BullerA job subsidy scheme aimed at providing 20 new jobs in Buller over two years is underway.25 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandSwells pummel Punakaiki beach campSix-metre swells and heavy rain have taken off another half-a-metre of beach frontage near Punakaiki Beach Camp23 May 05:17 AM
New ZealandCharges laid over Westport arsonsPolice have charged a 22-year-old man with arson in relation to three fires in Westport's main street in recent months.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandTornado, power cuts hit BullerBuller suffered a mini-tornado, lightning strikes and power cuts this morning as thundery squalls swept through the district.18 May 09:24 AM
New ZealandYouths wanted over vehicle thefts caught following chaseA 60km police chase of four youths speeding in a stolen car through West Coast valleys yesterday afternoon ended when the vehicle left the road.13 May 05:50 AM
New ZealandBattle over West Coast honey cartA honey cart owned by a New Zealand man facing cocaine trafficking charges in Australia has been taken by a man who claims to be owed $5000.13 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandTornadoes, hail and lightning strikesThree tornadoes, hail as big as a tennis ball and 2000 lightning strikes were reported on the West Coast yesterday -- with another front forecast to strike later today.13 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandMini tornadoes as wild weather hitsWild winds sweeping the country have caused serious disruption to flight schedules, caused power outages and closed roads this evening.12 May 12:04 PM
SportRacist claims in club rugby matchA grassroots rugby team have been accused of making racist remarks about Polynesian rugby players during a local game.12 May 03:42 AM
New ZealandWest Coast roads closed due to floodingSevere weather on the West Coast has caused a creek to burst its banks and forced the closure of some roads in the area.11 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandRare skink appears to be making a comebackSearchers looking just north of Hokitika for one of the rarest vertebrate animals in the country have struck gold.03 May 04:07 AM
New ZealandHunt on for West Coast CEOsThe West Coast is about to get a slew of new chief executives in key roles, with interest from overseas in the top ranking positions.02 May 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Far too many suicidal people turned away'An elected member of the West Coast District Health Board who worked in mental health for 41 years, has hit out at suicide prevention.08 Apr 07:38 AM
