TravelMy blue heavenTim Warrington finds himself in the stunning icefields of Franz Josef Glacier.30 Oct 07:50 PM
New Zealand$600 million to move Franz Josef townshipIt would cost around $600 million to relocate Franz Josef Glacier township.26 Oct 03:17 AM
New ZealandResearchers prepare for Alpine Fault eventAn Alpine Fault earthquake could cut the West Coast from the main grid for many weeks.17 Jun 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Lucky' trampers rescued near Franz JosefThree trampers rescued from steep cliffs near Franz Joseph Glacier.16 May 09:19 AM
TourismNZ's lure as the 'loneliest, loveliest land'NZ's safety and natural beauty mean overseas tourists are flocking to our parks.05 May 04:28 AM
New ZealandStolen phone stings Kiwi with $3000 billThe young Kiwi says he has no idea how he'll pay the bill on his low-end salary04 May 05:30 AM
New ZealandClosed doors on cake decorator's contractsThe $410,000 water contracts are on hold for now amid questions about the company.24 Mar 12:59 AM
New ZealandTourist numbers on the West Coast explodeThere has been a "monster" increase in visitors at Franz Josef Glacier.22 Mar 12:54 AM
BusinessFraud probe: Sewage job for cake makerFraud investigation launched after Auckland cake decorator awarded multi-million dollar contract to build a sewage plant.14 Mar 06:18 PM
New ZealandFranz Josef: Waiho bridge needs fresh liftThe Waiho (Waiau) River bridge at Franz Josef Glacier will be lifted yet again this winter, at a cost of $1.6 million.13 Feb 01:55 AM
New ZealandWeather gods shine on Waitangi weekendMost of the country can expect another warm, dry holiday weekend, but the West Coast is in for a wet one.31 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandGlacier's heliport among busiest in NZThe Franz Josef Glacier heliport is among the busiest in the country with up to one helicopter movement every minute at the peak of season.10 Jan 04:16 AM
New ZealandWater watch at tourist townsWater supply levels in both Franz Josef and Fox Glacier are being monitored as the tourist season ramps up again.08 Dec 01:44 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 ZealandTwo people injured in van explosion in Franz JosefTwo people are being treated for burns following a small explosion in a van in Franz Josef tonight. Fire crews and St John staff 24 Oct 07:28 AM
New ZealandNew name and board and permission to flyCivil Aviation has given grounded South Westland helicopter company Alpine Adventures the green light to fly again.27 Sep 05:25 AM
New ZealandFranz Josef workshop body identifiedA body found in a Franz Josef workshop is that of the owner, Clive Raymond Jenkins. The 40-year-old Franz Josef man's body was discovered 20 Sep 05:14 AM
TourismFranz Josef gondola plan welcomedA proposed gondola to the Franz Josef Glacier is winning early support from West Coast tourism interests.13 Sep 08:30 PM
TourismShould Franz Josef Glacier get a gondola?Tourism operator Skyline Enterprises has plans to put a gondola on Franz Josef Glacier but a conservation group says it will put more pressure on a delicate area.13 Sep 02:56 AM
New ZealandConcerns over Franz Josef waste water treatment plantThe pressure is on the Westland District Council from the Environment Court to address non-compliance issues at its Franz Josef Glacier waste water treatment plant.30 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Why our glaciers are disappearingThe unusual warmth that dominated our climate last summer has had alarmingly apparent impacts on the South Island's postcard glaciers and mountain snowlines.27 Jul 03:45 AM
New ZealandHelicopter operator back in businessSouth Westland's biggest helicopter operator is expected to be back in the air early this week after being grounded for a month.28 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWe won't recognise glaciersNew Zealand's postcard glaciers will by 2100 bear little resemblance to how they appear today - and climate change will be to blame.03 Aug 09:40 PM
New ZealandCrash pilot still in serious conditionA chopper crash in a remote part of the South Island’s West Coast has seriously injured the young pilot and hit the helicopter community hard.28 Jun 12:56 AM
New ZealandLucky escape in helicopter crashThree people have survived a helicopter crash in Westland National Park this morning.27 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandCouple ordered to pay $600 after hotel domesticA couple have caused hundreds of dollars of damage to a room at the Rainforest Retreat at Franz Josef Glacier during a heated argument.29 May 02:48 AM
New ZealandFranz Josef Glacier restaurant fireA fire ripped through the rear of at Franz Josef Glacier restaurant early this morning leaving the building badly damaged.01 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandDamage ends drill probe into quake perilA state-of-the-art laboratory near Franz Josef Glacier is being packed up after an ambitious drilling operation came to a premature end before scientists could bore through the high-risk Alpine Fault.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSoap star and tourist cheat deathUK tourist and Home and Away star survive two rockfalls while ice climbing in NZ, dodging boulders "the size of cars".29 Sep 01:46 AM
TravelKia ora: Franz JosefElisabeth Easther explores the striking natural beauty of this West Coast gem.05 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandEl Nino could help glaciersThe El Nino weather event predicted to dump rain on the West Coast this year could actually help the rapidly retreating glaciers, according to a scientist.17 May 01:33 AM
