New ZealandClean-up under way after record-breaking deluge hits West CoastOfficials to assess damage across the region caused by yesterday's heavy rainfall.09 Nov 06:22 PM
New Zealand'They're a resilient bunch': Westland Mayor commends locals amid extreme weatherFranz Josef was having its wettest day since 1979.09 Nov 05:30 AM
New Zealand‘Wettest day since 1979’: State of emergency for Westland as flooding causes evacuations, road closures, slipsPart of SH6 will stay closed all weekend due to flooding, fallen trees and slips.09 Nov 03:15 AM
New ZealandScorcher! Areas to hit 30C for the first time in 21 months; police warn of flooded roadsIt appears to be a tale of two islands for this weekend's weather.08 Nov 06:37 PM
New ZealandWest Coast’s Fox Glacier Highway closed after crashInitial reports stated there were serious injuries.05 Nov 02:40 AM
New ZealandNZ records lowest Labour weekend road toll in over 10 yearsThe official holiday road toll period ended at 6am this morning.28 Oct 05:15 PM
New ZealandRegional councillor denies grandstanding claim after meeting removalAllan Birchfield: 'I’m just trying to do my best for the people who elected me.'24 Oct 10:39 PM
New Zealand‘Cowboy’ behind Wild West-themed attraction jailed over underground weed bunkerThe drug operation was uncovered by the police after secret surveillance.24 Oct 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumLeagueStrong southern Kiwis contingent fly home to hunt Kangaroos in ChristchurchThe return of the South Island Kiwi and the historic departure of rugby's silverware.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitudeA heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The sweet spot': Best times, places for Kiwis to see once-in-a-lifetime cometAstronomer recommends leaving the city and heading west for rare sighting.15 Oct 06:59 AM
New Zealand'Once in a lifetime': Kiwis have chance to see comet reappearing after 80,000 yearsThe best chance to see the comet would be to leave the city and head west.13 Oct 08:21 AM
New ZealandFather dies hours after being sent home by Westport hospitalWoman whose husband's death is being reviewed by Te Whatu Ora says she has heard nothing.12 Oct 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesPatrick Phelps: A Green Party politician and a mining industry stooge walk out of a barOPINION: Those picking Remuera over Reefton, Wadestown over Westport shouldn't lecture.04 Oct 04:00 AM
KahuChampion of the provinces fronts up to West CoastersShane Jones says Coasters should expect share of mining revenue.03 Oct 05:36 PM
New ZealandDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Life or death': West Coasters march through the streets to protest 'dire' healthcare systemBuller's after-hours clinic is closing, while only one ambulance services the West Coast.28 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandGrey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supplyGrey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'27 Sep 03:00 AM
Lifestyle'Heartbreaking': Kiwi mum on life after escaping GloriavalePearl Valor, her husband and their five children left Gloriavale three years ago.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti No 2 region on ShakeOut 2024 regional scoreboard'We’ll be hunting down that top spot again.'25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChlöe Swarbrick: What Green Party and coal miners have in commonOPINION: We heard that the people of the West Coast want decent-paying, secure jobs.24 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelThe best things to see and do on a West Coast road tripLoad the car, affix your mountain bike and make the most of NZ’s wildest roadie.22 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandWhitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' waveFellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.18 Sep 02:07 AM
PoliticsFamily of man who died at Buller Hospital waiting for answers amid investigationA petition urging MPs to act urgently to support Buller healthcare was delivered.17 Sep 05:14 AM
New ZealandInquiry under way after vessel runs aground on Westport beachThe vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.02 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandSpecialist tugs will attempt to refloat grounded barge from Westport beachThe vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.01 Sep 07:22 AM
New ZealandRockfall cuts off road between West Coast and CanterburyNZTA warns of more SH73 closures with heavy rain forecast until Tuesday.23 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandCoroner hears from last person to speak with young Gloriavale man before his sudden deathThe inquest into Gloriavale man Sincere Standtrue's death continues.13 Aug 04:18 AM
New ZealandBrassed: Town discovers surprise contamination sourceResidents in the town should know by Friday if they can resume using the tap water.07 Aug 08:53 PM
New ZealandFrank Film Episode Thirteen: New mining coming to the coast?Out of sight – in to mined? Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.Watch07 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMines of contention: Plans for more mining on the West Coast divide localsFrank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.07 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Sexual innuendo': Former mayoral candidate sent students inappropriate picturesLatham Martin: 'I deny all allegations of a sexual or intimate nature with the boys'.06 Aug 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCrushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'30 Jul 05:00 PM
