New ZealandArmed intruders targeted their victimsThe masked and armed intruders who terrorised a West Coast couple last week had targeted their victims, police revealed today.24 Jun 04:47 AM
New ZealandDriver dragged from car during assaultThe driver of a car parked at the Blaketown tiphead last night was dragged from his vehicle, threatened with a knife and assaulted.21 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandArmed intruders break into home, detain coupleA couple suffered minor injuries when armed intruders wearing disguises burst into their West Coast home last night.20 Jun 04:06 AM
New ZealandMan fined for pushing bicycle into path of off-duty cop's carA West Coast man who pushed a bicycle into the path of a car, only to find the driver was an off-duty policeman, appeared in court yesterday.20 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandConfidential medical notes still missingConfidential medical notes about up to 65 mental health patients are still missing after being left on a Wellington bus.13 Jun 04:52 AM
New ZealandGrey District Council mulls 'eco' burialsA West Coast council is considering the creation of an "eco cemetery".12 Jun 07:21 PM
CommoditiesDenniston mine appeal thrown outConservationists fighting a decision to allow an Australian mining company to dig for coal on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau have suffered a major setback today.06 Jun 05:22 AM
CommoditiesEnvironmentalists appeal against Denniston Plateau decisionA High Court hearing gets underway in Christchurch this morning as environmental groups try more ways to stall mining on the Denniston Plateau.27 May 05:48 AM
New ZealandDesperate bid to douse fatal fireA neighbour with a garden hose was unable to douse a garage fire early this morning which killed a man.24 May 10:41 PM
CommoditiesDenniston Plateau mine a step closerAustralian mining company Bathurst Resources has passed a crucial hurdle to establishing an open cast coal mine on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau.23 May 02:33 AM
New ZealandFuneral fracas left man unconsciousA fracas at a West Coast funeral wake left one innocent bystander unconscious and his brother nursing a bruised head, the Greymouth District Court heard yesterday.22 May 04:05 AM
New ZealandMystery painter's pedestrian crossingArnott Heights residents hope to convince authorities to install a pedestrian crossing in the Greymouth suburb, but in the meantime one resident has painted their own.22 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile lawyer suspended for drink drivingA high-profile West Coast criminal lawyer who tried to beat a third drink driving conviction by putting coins in his mouth, and unplugging the breath-testing machine, has been suspended for three months and fined $12,000.01 May 10:23 PM
New ZealandWeather patterns set to get messyMixed weather is expected in much of the country this week with people being told to prepare for wind and rain to hit - as well as occasional warm conditions.28 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandHigh profile West Coast lawyer suspendedHigh-profile West Coast criminal lawyer Doug Taffs has been suspended from practising law for three months for bringing the legal profession into disrepute.26 Apr 07:05 AM
New ZealandGale force winds for West CoastThunderstorms, heavy rain and gale force winds are likely to hit the South Island's West Coast this weekend.25 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandCapsized boat to be salvaged todayThe boat that capsized near Greymouth this week will be salvaged today, the district's mayor says.20 Apr 12:53 AM
New ZealandHorrific burns suffered in surgeryA hospital has apologised to a West Coast woman who suffered horrific burns when near-boiling water burst inside her during a procedure.19 Apr 07:01 AM
New ZealandCoastguard defends response to tragedyThe Greymouth Coastguard took about 45 minutes to get to the wreck of the Lady Anna; after the skipper had been pulled from the water and pronounced dead.17 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandFather shattered by fisherman's deathThe devastated father of the skipper, killed today when his boat capsized near Greymouth, has spoken about the pain of losing is only son in the tragedy.16 Apr 06:24 AM
