New ZealandMan shot dead neighbours at close rangeA West Coast man is on trial for murdering his elderly neighbour and the man's intellectually handicapped grandson.02 May 10:32 PM
New ZealandPike River operation cost $10.9mThe police-led rescue and recovery operation launched in the wake of the Pike River tragedy has cost nearly $11 million, according to figures in a detailed breakdown released this afternoon.19 Apr 04:06 AM
CommoditiesGovt to contribute $3.5m for Greymouth events centreThe centre will be named the West Coast Memorial Events Centre in memory of the Pike River and other mine disaster victims.18 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandPike River families: officials kept footage from usFamilies of the Pike River miners have rejected a claim that police leaked previously unseen CCTV footage of the disaster to TVNZ.12 Apr 03:29 AM
New ZealandGet in or get out, Pike receivers toldOn the eve of a preliminary hearing into the Pike River disaster, Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn has warned the collapsed mine's receivers to get in and get the dead miners' remains, or stand aside so someone else can.28 Mar 11:56 PM
RoyalsGood taste: Prince William's royal affairThe media attention surrounding Prince William's trip to Christchurch and Greymouth was almost as big as the circus over pint-sized pop star Justin Bieber's New Zealand tour.27 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River inquiry timeframe too short - MonkThe Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River disaster will need more than 15 weeks to examine key issues, a families' spokesman says.21 Mar 09:13 PM
RoyalsShould Wills be our next King?Prince Charles offered architectural advice to Christchurch but didn't visit, whereas Prince William shelved ongoing wedding plans last week to support our quake victims. So, who should be New Zealand's next King?20 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandPrince William meets Pike River familiesPrince William has met families of the victims of the Pike River Coal mine disaster in Greymouth tonight.17 Mar 05:09 AM
Opinion<i>Tony Kokshoorn</i>: Broken, but not beatenAs the West Coast prepares for the visit of Prince William today, Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn reflects on the four tough months since the Pike River tragedy.16 Mar 08:45 PM
New Zealand$4m brewery makeover for West Coast breweryGreymouth finally has something to smile about after news its 143-year-old Monteith's brewery will get a multi-million dollar makeover.15 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandPike River sale put ahead of recovery, says victim's dadThe inaction of Pike River mine receivers to venture into the mine has victims' families fearing the worst, says the father of one of the lost miners15 Mar 01:16 AM
EnergySolid Energy says it wants to buy Pike RiverState owned Solid Energy has confirmed it wants to buy the Pike River mine, but getting it back into production would be a big job.13 Mar 09:00 PM
Employment'Unsolicited approaches' to buy Pike River - receiverA number of parties have already shown interest in buying the Pike River Coal mine, even though it's not yet officially for sale, says Receiver John Fisk.09 Mar 08:34 PM
New ZealandPike River families to receive at least $190kThe families of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mine disaster will each receive a minimum of $190,000 from the Pike River Disaster Relief Trust.03 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandQuake puts off Pike River inquiry preliminary hearingThe Christchurch earthquake has delayed the preliminary hearing of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into last year's Pike River Coal mine disaster, which claimed the lives of 29 men.01 Mar 05:22 AM
TravelGreymouth: Taking the tubeJim Eagles discovers crazy heart-pumping, breath-taking thrills on historic rivers, mining tunnels and shafts on the West Coast.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: How to donateSeveral appeals have been launched to help Cantabrians following today's devastating earthquake. ANZ launched an appeal and announced it would make the first donation, $1 million.22 Feb 08:25 AM
NRLNRL: Plenty of riches but still hard to get rightThe key selection conundrum for Warriors coach Ivan Cleary is how he structures the right hand side of the park.19 Feb 04:30 PM
