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
New ZealandCamera lens blamed for train deathA man killed by a steam train did not realise how close it was because he was looking at it through a camera lens.15 Jan 02:52 AM
New ZealandGreyhound found with skull smashed inThe police and the SPCA are investigating the death of a dog found in Greymouth with its skull smashed in.14 Jan 03:10 AM
New ZealandSmith begins talks on Pike River plansGovernment Minister Nick Smith has started discussions on what to do with the Pike River mine site.11 Dec 01:53 AM
New ZealandMiracle escape as boulder smashes van'Luckily for me, the van was sturdy.' A Greymouth woman has recounted the moment a massive boulder crashed into the vehicle she was sitting in.24 Nov 07:22 PM
New ZealandMan threatened to bite cop, flooded police cellA man who threatened to bite off a policeman's nose and flooded a police cell has been advised by a judge to listen to probation officers.21 Nov 02:39 AM
New Zealand'Mini tornado' hitsCowper Street residents were today cleaning up the aftermath of a "phenomenal" wind that struck before dawn this morning.14 Nov 11:16 PM
LifestyleDHB apologises over botched cervical surgeryA school teacher and breast cancer survivor who had surgery to remove her cervix four years ago has complained to the Health and Disability Commissioner after finding last year that part of it was still there.25 Oct 12:46 AM
New ZealandDriver escapes after colliding with a treeThe driver of a car was lucky to escape alive after colliding with a tree this morning.24 Oct 09:55 PM
New ZealandFarmer faces charges of animal crueltyA Rotomanu farmer will stand trial early next year for his part in the starvation and death of hundreds of cattle.09 Oct 04:36 AM
New ZealandMan swept away by river namedA man who was swept away in a swollen West Coast river had been trying to attach a rope to the riverbank after the four-wheel drive vehicle he was in became stuck.28 Sep 06:58 AM
New ZealandMan swept away by flooded riverThe search for a man washed away while four-wheel-driving has been suspended due to high river levels.27 Sep 04:00 PM
