New Zealand'Community have their eyes': Police recover stolen pounamuNgāi Tahu members need a permit to collect pounamu from rivers.31 May 06:06 AM
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 ZealandWest Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North Island09 Apr 09:22 PM
TravelTravellers from the US and Europe are suddenly descending on to Franz Josef Glacier. But why?11 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: State of emergency declared from Hokitika to Haast as West Coast weather intensifiesA heavy rain red warning is in place for Westland until Saturday morning.19 Jan 02:23 AM
New Zealand200 glaciers vanish in Southern AlpsOne of the main drivers of glacier change in the Southern Alps is ocean temperature.25 Sep 07:09 PM
New ZealandScenic questions consents for at-risk Franz JosefWhy are authorities still issuing building consents in the area?03 Aug 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Insidious crime': Former council manager jailed for corruptionThe former council manager and his associate were sent to jail for corruption and bribery.22 Mar 02:52 AM
TravelGlacier Trail: West Coast asks for $60m cycle trail to FoxAn ambitious scenic cycle trail has passed the first hurdle.01 Nov 05:00 AM
TravelHot tubs and cool attractions at Rainforest RetreatRoad-tripping on the West Coast? Make a pit stop at this affordable retreat.12 Oct 09:52 PM
New Zealand'Devastating news': Family grieve for father of two killed in plane crashTim Gibb died on a flight from Franz Josef to Rangiora and has been remembered onine06 Aug 01:01 AM
TravelTravel deals: Forest retreats, Great Barrier resorts and moreEscape to a beachside resort or forest retreat with this week's travel deals.25 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandAlpine Fault: The small town caught directly in the middleGeotechnical reports have recommended moving the township.25 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSpecial report: The tragic trend making ghosts of our glaciersOur snowlines are rising at 'a screaming pace'. Just what does Aotearoa stand to lose?18 Apr 03:00 AM
TravelGorse Busters: West Coast voluntourists sign up for sequelIf there's something strange, growing in your bush...04 Mar 04:30 PM
TourismAfter 90 years, nine Youth Hostel Association properties go up for saleThe hostels have 410 rooms and 1320 beds08 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes inRain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.03 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandWest Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepareFranz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.02 Feb 06:26 PM
OpinionWhy Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and runOur national carrier's latest in-flight instructional video is instantly forgettable.11 Jan 09:40 PM
New ZealandFranz floodwalls have 20 years left, 'significant' hazard for townshipThe bed of the Waiho is rising at a rate of 180mm a year.16 Dec 07:31 PM
New ZealandTemperature boost expected as rain hits West CoastSome rain was expected for Buller and Westland in the coming days but not as severe.27 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelFirst spring kiwi chick 'Hope' born as Alert Level lowersHope was born at 8.20am, hours after the South Island lowered Covid Alert levels.31 Aug 11:03 PM
New ZealandEndangered bats seen for the first time in Franz Josef in decadesOne of the country's most endangered mammals has been seen in Franz Josef.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree fuel vouchers: Promotion to lure visitors to West CoastTrying to attract visitors to a beautiful part of the world.02 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelWhere 'wellbeing meets adventure': a luxury West Coast retreatA man's perspective of a luxury wellness retreat in Franz Josef.12 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandWhat caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answeredWe can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.01 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandWatch: 1km lost - incredible video shows famous NZ glacier's retreatFootage of the Franz Josef Glacier retreating has been released by authorities.27 Apr 05:00 PM
