New ZealandMan tells SIS: 'You spy, you die'A man who admitted saying, "you spy, you die" during a phone call to the Security Intelligence Service (SIS) has been convicted.09 Feb 03:46 AM
New ZealandBring your toothbrush next time — judgeAbout 40 per cent of offenders sentenced to community work in Greymouth do not bother turning up, the Greymouth District Court heard last week.09 Feb 03:39 AM
New ZealandEmotional silent protest at Pike RiverTwenty-nine figures stood in silence on the Pike River Mine access road this morning - each decked out in overalls, work boots, miner's helmets and the name tags of the 29 men who died in the 2010 mine disaster.08 Feb 02:09 AM
New Zealand'West Coast rail link out for six weeks'KiwiRail is offering full refunds to Tranz Alpine passengers as it anticipates the fire-hit rail link between Canterbury and the West Coast could be out for at least six weeks.07 Feb 03:56 AM
New Zealand'I think people are looking for you'An English visitor who found Shelley Crooks six weeks after she was reported missing describes the moment the pair met on a West Coast track.07 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandPM to meet Pike River Mine familiesPike River Mine families have been granted a meeting with PM Bill English, on February 15, as Parliamentary committee considers sealing of mine.07 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandHow Crooks survived six weeks in bushAn outdoors survival expert says water and shelter were the keys to staying alive for unexpected and lengthy times in the bush.06 Feb 08:41 PM
New ZealandThe missing: 'The hardest thing in life'"Nobody knows, until it actually happens to you." - Raywynne Richmond's 42-year-old daughter, Kim, has been missing for six months.04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire closes Christchurch to Greymouth train lineA fire burning on the tracks of the Christchurch to Greymouth rail line has brought the TranzAlpine and some freight services to a 04 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandCoast local govt review 'waste of money'The Local Government Commission's review of the structure of local government on the West Coast is a "complete waste of money", says Westland Mayor Bruce Smith.01 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandChildren find unexploded mortar shellAn unexploded mortar shell found by children at the historic goldmining town of Waiuta has been deactivated by the army bomb disposal squad.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDid you see hitch-hiker on Christmas Eve?Police investigating the disappearance of Shelly Crooks, last seen at Punakaiki, are appealing for sightings of a female hitch-hiker and a sedan.31 Jan 03:08 AM
New ZealandWedding bells for injured rugby starBrogan Watt defies doctors to wed childhood sweetheart.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand$100 fine for chicken nugget Nerf rageA man was so angry he did not get his chicken nuggets, he jumped on the counter at McDonald's and sprayed Nerf gun foam bullets around the fast-food outlet.25 Jan 02:21 AM
New ZealandScreeching classics, smooth jazz ... or Dave Dobbyn?Two neighbours are in court over loud music one describes as screeching classical-type music and the other as soothing jazz or Dave Dobbyn.25 Jan 02:02 AM
New ZealandMissing woman's Eftpos cluePolice have released more information about the movements of a woman who has been missing since December 22.25 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandFraudster granted final name suppressionA West Coast woman was granted final name suppression after she was convicted yesterday on two counts of forging a document for financial gain, defrauding others of $30,000.24 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandStrongman widows, children visit mineAbout 250 people were bused up the hillside to the Strongman Mine site on Saturday for a poignant ceremony to commemorate the tragedy there 50 years ago.23 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandMan fires Nerf guns at McDonald'sMan charged with disorderly behaviour after firing Nerf guns in Greymouth McDonald's restaurant.23 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandPolice searching for missing peopleSouth Island police are concerned for the wellbeing of two missing people and ask anyone with information to contact them.19 Jan 05:09 AM
New ZealandBell tolls 19 times for Strongman victimsMore than 200 people gathered this morning for a minute's silence 50 years on from the Strongman Mine disaster.19 Jan 02:49 AM
New ZealandGrey and Buller rivers still risingBoth the Grey and Buller rivers were still rising at noon today, but civil defence said the rate had slowed.19 Jan 02:36 AM
New ZealandSlips, trees close South Island roadsNZTA is prioritising clearing Lewis Pass, the main transport link between Picton and Christchurch since November's big earthquake.18 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandLittle proposes new solution for Pike RiverLabour leader Andrew Little is proposing a new solution to recover bodies in the Pike River coal mine.18 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandCoast weather bomb: Worst after midnightThe worst of the West Coast's wet weather should be over by dawn tomorrow, says Hokitika weather observer Mark Crompton.18 Jan 01:59 AM
New ZealandFire in the hole: grim tales from rescuersStrongman mine disaster happened 50 years ago next week. Paul McBride catches up with the five surviving members of the Mines Rescue teams.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinute's silence to mark Strongman disasterA minute's silence will be observed in Greymouth on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Strongman Mine disaster which claimed 19 lives.16 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandStrongman anniversary: Five widows to attendNext week's 50th anniversary of the Strongman Mine disaster may be the last opportunity for many to remember the 1967 tragedy.13 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandUse of Taser on drunk man 'unjustified'Police should not have twice Tasered a drunk West Coast man, authority rules.11 Jan 09:28 PM
New ZealandIan Mune joins Pike River Mine protestActor and film director Ian Mune slammed the Government today as he joined protesters at the Pike River Mine entrance.10 Jan 02:33 AM
New ZealandGreymouth retailers urged to rethink opening hours for West Coast touristsHundreds of tourists are milling around downtown Greymouth at weekends and evenings.09 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandWest Coast rains supreme as wettest spot in NZThe West Coast has held on to its dubious record as the wettest place in New Zealand, albeit in the Southern Alps.09 Jan 01:41 AM
New ZealandFire on Mt Horrible causes traffic delaysMotorists travelling between the West Coast and Canterbury today were urged to go through Lewis Pass after an early morning fire at 09 Jan 01:27 AM
New ZealandWater consents draw ire of neighboursAlpine Pure last year renewed its consents with the West Coast Regional Council, and has applied to do the same with the Westland District Council.06 Jan 01:02 AM
