New ZealandNew alcohol rules at races will hit puntersNew alcohol rules imposed on the Kumara Nuggets race meeting on January 14 have resulted in a sting in the tail for punters.30 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandLaser light pointed at commercial flightA laser light was pointed at a trans-Tasman jet flying over Greymouth last evening.30 Dec 04:32 AM
New ZealandDoC to clean up contaminated mine siteDoC says there is significant arsenic, mercury and cyanide contamination of the soil at the Alexander River mine site.29 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandEx-cop wants Lisa Blakie murder probeBridget McMenamin worked on the Lisa Blakie murder inquiry. She has launched a Facebook page to investigate the 2000 case again.23 Dec 04:41 AM
New ZealandMan fractures ribs after being knocked off bicycleA 77-year-old man suffered suspected fractured ribs when he was knocked off his push bike in Kilgour Road, Greymouth, this morning.23 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandFishing boat Te Aroha rises from the ashesAfter extensive fire damage the Greymouth fishing boat Te Aroha has risen from the ashes and is back trawling off the West Coast.22 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandPike River protestors told to move onPike River protestors have been told to move on and remove the gates they put up to block Solid Energy.17 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandSchool cans all outings, school campsRunanga School has canned school camps and all outings for pupils in 2017 while it reviews education outside the classroom (EOTC) activities.16 Dec 01:36 AM
KahuTumahai takes Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu reinsHokitika woman Lisa Tumahai yesterday stepped into the top role of the billion-dollar Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu.14 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandReport into 1080 use releasedEnvironmental Protection Authority report finds a number of incidents on the West Coast including one where someone removed signs when baits were still toxic.13 Dec 07:07 AM
New ZealandCrown manager appointed to Tai PoutiniThe Government today appointed a crown manager to the polytechnic, citing a significant financial deficit and declining student numbers.13 Dec 04:53 AM
New ZealandPike River families reveal re-entry planPrime Minister Bill English has agreed to meet with the Pike River families to discuss a new plan to re-enter the coal mine.12 Dec 11:29 PM
OpinionHosking: Time to abandon mine protest?COMMENT: As the owner of Pike River the Govt have the ultimate responsibility, and safety comes first. As much as you want it to be different, blocking roads doesn't change that.12 Dec 06:19 PM
New ZealandPike River families stand their groundFamilies of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mining tragedy are standing their ground as they protest against a bid to seal off the mine permanently.11 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandPike River families to block trucksSolid Energy's attempts to seal Pike River mine will be met with a road block after the owners of the access road gave the victim's families legal control of the road.11 Dec 06:13 PM
New Zealand'Goodness of his heart that inspired me'After Jake Millar's dad died in the Fox Glacier plane crash, the 15-year-old wrote to Prime Minister John Key asking for his advice.10 Dec 07:25 AM
New ZealandWanted man loses control of carA Greymouth man wanted by police for breach of bail lost control of his vehicle at Taylorville late last night while trying to evade police.08 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandHelp for salmon farm after 13,000 fish dieWest Coast Fish and Game have come to the aid of the Paringa Salmon Farm and cafe, which lost as many as 13,000 salmon after intruders tampered with the water supply.08 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandExperts warn whitebait fishery threatenedA licence to fish for whitebait, much like the Fish and Game sports fishing licence, has been suggested as one way of managing the fishery.08 Dec 01:22 AM
New ZealandCanterbury pair located after concerns during West Coast tramping tripA pair of overdue Canterbury trampers had a lucky escape from predicted bad weather last evening after their delayed arrival at the 07 Dec 07:52 AM
New ZealandPike River protest continues as Solid Energy stick by their decision not to enter mineSolid Energy has reiterated its decision not to re-enter the Pike River mine on day 23 of the protests.07 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandPike River 'great walk' to be fast-tracked on West CoastThe Paparoa National Park Management Plan has been approved, paving the way for the creation of the Pike 29 great walk and mountain bike track.07 Dec 07:06 AM
BusinessSolid Energy hits back over Pike RiverSolid Energy launches a PR offensive to outline why Pike River Mine cannot be re-entered and must be sealed.06 Dec 05:19 PM
New ZealandMore join barricade at Pike River minePike River Mine protesters ramped up their action this morning, fired up after a frustrating meeting with Solid Energy management in Greymouth yesterday.01 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandGreymouth man must pay back drugs moneyA Greymouth man who told a German tourist that he would supply him with cannabis was convicted in the Greymouth District Court yesterday of obtaining money by deception - and ordered to pay the money back.01 Dec 03:09 AM
New ZealandPike River families fume after meetingPike River families say a meeting with Solid Energy's new boss over re-entering the mine was "insulting".30 Nov 07:47 AM
New ZealandSprings Junction: Fatal crash jams up SH65One person died in a mid-morning crash between two trucks on the busy State Highway 65 near Springs Junction.30 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandLoo money diverted after earthquakePublic toilet funding has been redirected to the Springs Junction loos which are struggling to cope with increased demand as traffic is diverted away from quake-damaged areas.29 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandFresh call for Pike River drift re-entryThe Pike River Mine protest entered its 15th day today, with a second leading mine specialist backing a drift re-entry.29 Nov 01:49 AM
New ZealandPike River protest: Geotech in the firing linePike River protest action entered its 12th day today with Geotech in the firing line and further court action under way.24 Nov 01:20 AM
OpinionSmalley: Impossible Pike River decisionCOMMENT: It's one of the toughest calls. Do you have some sympathy for the families of those who died? Or do you push them to one side and seal the mine?23 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandCompany pulls out of sealing Pike RiverSolid Energy is "disappointed" that Allied Concrete has decided not to supply the company to help seal the Pike River mine.23 Nov 03:41 AM
