New ZealandGloriavale school may lose millionsGloriavale could lose millions of dollars in taxpayer funding over its opposition to identification numbers for preschoolers.13 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessPike River saleable assets valued at just $1.48mThree years after Solid Energy bought the moribund Pike River coalmine for $7.5 million, its saleable assets have been valued at just $1.48 million.03 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandRental vehicle clocked doing 119kphA rental vehicle was clocked doing 119kph in the 80kph zone near Paroa as the speeding driver headed to the Greymouth Railway Station to return the car.03 Aug 04:11 AM
New ZealandHunter injured after 10m fallA 70-year-old pig hunter was knocked unconscious after tumbling 10m down a waterfall in the upper Buller Gorge yesterday while in hot pursuit of his prey.31 Jul 04:44 AM
New ZealandPolice await forensic results over toddler's deathThe inquiry into the sudden death of Cobden toddler Leith Hutchison, who died in April, is ongoing as police await forensic test results from overseas.30 Jul 02:30 AM
New ZealandDriver killed in crash a former Pike River minerA West Coast man killed in a fatal crash near Christchurch on Sunday evening was a former Pike River miner.28 Jul 04:20 AM
New Zealand'Driver error' cause of jet boat crashA jet boat crash led to a South Island man suffering a fatal cardiac arrest as he was being treated for his injuries, a coroner has found.28 Jul 03:06 AM
New ZealandMan injured in accident at Pike RiverA worker has been taken to hospital after being injured in an accident at the Pike River mine site this morning.27 Jul 12:32 AM
New ZealandDefendant found to be living with key witnessTyler Corkin Keene had been due to defend charges on Friday, but he was found to be living with one of the main witnesses involved in the hearing.14 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWoman granted bail gets firm warning from judgeShanar Ruiha Yorke, 36, of Cobden, appeared in Greymouth District Court on Friday on charges following an argument with a taxi driver.14 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandJudge unimpressed as victim snaps court photosThe victim of a burglary was hustled out of a courtroom and warned by the judge after she was found taking photos on her phone of the three men accused.14 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandWoman in court over drug, weapon chargesA Paroa woman facing charges of possession of cannabis for supply, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a weapon is clinging to a hope she can be let go without convictions.08 Jul 02:35 AM
New ZealandKeys snatched from careless driverA concerned motorist snatched the keys from another vehicle after it was driven around a roundabout on the wrong side of the road.26 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandLeader 'is no man of God'The woman who put Gloriavale cult leader Hopeful Christian in prison says he is no man of God and labelled him a “pervert”.31 May 07:47 AM
New Zealand'No more hiding in shadows'The woman who put Gloriavale Christian Community guru Hopeful Christian in prison for indecent assault has had her name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.29 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandPike River survivor awarded for braveryPike River Mine survivor Daniel Rockhouse says he was humbled to accept an award for bravery at an investiture ceremony at Government House this morning.19 May 12:14 AM
New ZealandPolice speak to parents of dead boyThe parents of a 15-month-old Greymouth boy who died in Auckland’s Starship Hospital last month have been spoken to by police.13 May 02:44 AM
New ZealandFarmer guilty of leaving cows to starveA Rotomanu farmer who stood trial in March for his part in the starvation and death of nearly 800 cows has been found guilty.12 May 03:39 AM
New ZealandRunanga 11-year-old achieves black beltRunanga 11-year-old Aaron Hoy recently became what is claimed to be the youngest person in the world to achieve a black belt in the martial art of Nin-Ka-Do.01 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandMan rescued from roofA Dunollie man in his early 80s became stranded on his roof yesterday - for the second time in as many months.01 May 03:42 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for growing cannabis for spina bifida, IBSA 47-year-old man who said he had been growing cannabis plants to help treat his spina bifida and irritable bowel syndrome was given a 12-month suspended sentence.30 Apr 03:17 AM
New ZealandYoung boy's death investigatedPolice have launched a full inquiry into the death of a 15-month-old Cobden boy after he was taken to Grey Base Hospital not breathing and suffering cardiac arrest.28 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandGreymouth almost runs out of waterGreymouth was close to running out of water yesterday after a connection break prevented the Coal Creek reservoir from refilling.22 Apr 04:06 AM
New ZealandFireplace explodes in Hokitika homeGlass and hot embers blasted out of an enclosed fireplace at a Hokitika home last night after a can was accidentally thrown on the fire and exploded.13 Apr 07:00 AM
SportBaseballer retraces mother's tragic endA former Major League pitcher visits Greymouth to find out what happened on a rafting trip 17 years ago.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar left wedged in the lounge of a houseA car was left wedged in the lounge of a house in Taylorville after a crash just after midnight this morning.20 Feb 05:03 AM
New ZealandHundreds of cattle left to starve"There were dead animals in drains." A vet has described an horrific case of mistreating cattle on a farm as the worst he has seen.17 Feb 06:42 AM
CommoditiesGreymouth stoush back in courtOil and gas company Greymouth Petroleum Holdings wants more than $830,000 in damages from a former director who was ordered by the High Court to sell his stake in his firm.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive houses evacuated in bomb scareFive houses were evacuated in Greymouth last night following the discovery of a suspicious object initially believed to be a bomb.01 Feb 12:54 AM
New ZealandPike River should become 'Great Walk'The Government has ordered a feasibility study into a new ‘great walk’ from the Pike River Mine site and over the Paparoa Range.28 Jan 11:03 PM
