Latest from Greymouth

Camera lens blamed for train death

A man killed by a steam train did not realise how close it was because he was looking at it through a camera lens.

Greyhound found with skull smashed in

The police and the SPCA are investigating the death of a dog found in Greymouth with its skull smashed in.

Buller woman accused of burning bach to the ground

Man stuffed thousands of dollars in bar takings into his trousers

1080 operator found noose hanging from tree

Smith begins talks on Pike River plans

Government Minister Nick Smith has started discussions on what to do with the Pike River mine site.

Miracle 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.

Man threatened to bite cop, flooded police cell

A 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.

'Mini tornado' hits

Cowper Street residents were today cleaning up the aftermath of a "phenomenal" wind that struck before dawn this morning.

Man swept away by river named

A 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.

Man swept away by flooded river

The search for a man washed away while four-wheel-driving has been suspended due to high river levels.

Man admits torturing cats

Graphic content warning: A 22-year old man has admitted to animal cruelty charges in the Greymouth District Court.

Young man in underpants flees police

Pike mine blast rings on in PM's ears

It started well enough, but John Key left Greymouth with a heartfelt plea from the widow of one of the 29 dead Pike River miners ringing in his ears.

West Coast man cut out of truck

A man has been cut out of his truck after it crashed on the West Coast this morning, injuring both his legs.

Police can't find shouting elderly driver

Police were unable to find the elderly woman who was driving around Cobden on Saturday afternoon yelling at people out the car window.

Mooning teen's bad escape bid

A 19-year-old man who dropped his pants in front of a police patrol car tried to escape, but was foiled by his trousers around his ankles.

Convicted drink-driving cop keeps job

An off-duty police officer who was convicted and discharged with careless driving after crashing following a six-hour drinking session remains on the job.