BusinessGrim news for dairy farmers on West Coast as financial trouble hitsAbout 20 per cent of West Coast dairy farms could be in serious financial trouble, Federated Farmers heard at its quarterly meeting in Greymouth.02 Nov 02:29 AM
New ZealandFake Facebook page trolls MP Damien O'ConnorFilled with genuine photos of the MP, there were a few hints the Facebook page was not the official one.01 Nov 05:17 AM
BusinessSolid Energy still in discussions over future of minesSolid Energy says it remains in discussions over the future of the Spring Creek underground coalmine at Dunollie, and the small Reddale open-cast mine near Reefton.01 Nov 02:59 AM
New ZealandBike racing fans praised for help at crashBike racing fans have been praised for their help after a high-speed crash claimed the life of Nelson rider Guy Lowe during the Greymouth Motorcycle Street Races.26 Oct 01:09 AM
New ZealandTaser use 'disproportionate, unjustified'The Independent Police Conduct Authority has ruled that using the Taser on the man was a breach of policy, and that policy should be reviewed.25 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist was bike and parrot madMan killed while taking part in Street Races went everywhere with his parrot Reggie who squawked and flapped when his best mate crashed and later died.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour Weekend road toll: Three deadThe Labour weekend road toll stands at two today, after a woman critically injured in a Paekakariki crash died in hospital.24 Oct 07:50 AM
New ZealandLabour Weekend road toll: One deadThe Labour weekend road toll stands at one tonight after an early-morning crash in Auckland today. A motorcyclist was also killed 23 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Greymouth motorbike raceThe person was critically injured in the crash at Greymouth Motorcycle Street Races, and died on their way to hospital.23 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandRaw sewage flows past West Coast whitebaitersRaw sewage poured out of the sewer outlet of a Greymouth river to the disgust of whitebaiters fishing on a Sunday afternoon.20 Oct 03:23 AM
New ZealandCampers targeted in West Coast robberiesFive people have been charged after the "aggressive robbery" of several overseas tourists in campervans parked in Greymouth.19 Oct 03:14 AM
New ZealandFamily's trauma of losing son in crashThe mother of Trent O'Connell - who was 17 when he died on State Highway 7 on October 9 last year - recalls that day.19 Oct 02:27 AM
New ZealandTeens arrested over tourist attacksThree teenagers have been arrested over a spate of attacks on tourists and thefts from campervans on the West Coast.18 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandProbe into release of assault photosPhotos of the victim of a serious assault which were splattered over a private Facebook page are being investigated by police.17 Oct 04:31 AM
New ZealandBloody rampage haunts CoastConstable Quirke shoots Stanley Graham and brings to an end one of New Zealand's worst mass shootings that killed seven men.16 Oct 07:20 PM
New ZealandBloody rampage haunts CoastIt was 75 years ago this month that West Coast farmer Stanley Graham killed for the first time. A total of seven people would be dead before he was caught.13 Oct 07:48 PM
New ZealandRugby player wakes up from induced comaThe West Coast rugby player who underwent emergency brain surgery after collapsing straight after a Heartland Championship match against 12 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandMan caught driving while disqualified for 15th timeA Westport driver caught driving while disqualified for the 15th time has been sentenced to Community detention, supervision and community work in lieu of disqualification.05 Oct 01:31 AM
New Zealand39 albatrosses killed during fishing tripsThe skipper of a commercial fishing boat admitted failing to scare seabirds away and may have cost his employer his vessel.04 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandBlaze destroys Greymouth family's homeA family escaped a blaze in their two-storey Greymouth home.02 Oct 11:28 AM
New ZealandCage fighter spent hours in handcuffsA West Coast cage fighter who was arrested for assault and then left in handcuffs for more than eight hours was not treated with humanity, the police watchdog has found.26 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandFire caused by faulty washing machineA house fire in Franklin St yesterday afternoon, caused by a faulty washing machine, would have been far worse were it not for working smoke alarms.21 Sep 03:05 AM
New ZealandHaast to Hollyford Road viability study initiatedA Government-initiated study has recommended fuller investigation "to clarify once and for all" if the Haast to Hollyford Road is viable.21 Sep 01:39 AM
New ZealandFrench hitchhiker slams 'Nazi' ZealandA French hitchhiker who spent four days trying to get a lift out of the West Coast without success plead guilty to damaging road signs.19 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandFrench hitchhiker slams 'Nazi' ZealandA Frenchman whose attempts to hitch-hike out of the West Coast landed him in court says New Zealand should be renamed "Nazi Zealand". Cedric 19 Sep 05:25 PM
New ZealandHitchhiker waits 4 days, 'loses the plot'Frustrated French hitchhiker ended up in handcuffs after road signs were hurled into the Punakaiki River and locals were abused.19 Sep 05:21 AM
New ZealandTeen's drinking death: Men chargedTwo young men have been charged with supplying alcohol to a minor in relation to the tragic death of a Hokitika teenager following an alcohol-fuelled party.19 Sep 03:02 AM
New ZealandMan beaten up with baseball batA man was taken to hospital after being beaten up with a baseball bat outside a South Island cemetery.16 Sep 04:41 AM
New ZealandWoman jailed for sex with boy, 14, namedA West Coast woman convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old boy and jailed for three years can now be named.13 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandTrain derailment causes delays on West CoastPassengers on both the Tranz Alpine and the visiting Silver Fern railcar faced travel disruptions today after a derailment at Omoto early this morning.09 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandWest Coast man in court facing threatening to kill chargesCharges stem from an incident involving two people who were collecting pounamu from the bed of the Arahura River, near man's home at Milltown.08 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandWhitebait season under way ... with a whimperIt was slim pickings for Greymouth whitebaiter Peter Almond on the Grey River this morning.01 Sep 02:17 AM
New ZealandChainsaw used to steal windows from housePolice on lookout for cheeky criminals who took DIY to the next level .25 Aug 05:44 AM
New ZealandHappy ending for dog stuck down creviceA fire fighter was lowered into the natural limestone shaft - just 40cm wide - to rescue Middy who had been missing since Saturday.23 Aug 04:49 AM
