New ZealandDriver thrown from car in fatal crash: Police appeal for help as investigation continuesInitial indications are southbound car crossed centre line, colliding with northbound car.30 Apr 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Like a tidal wave': Quilting shop damaged by sudden floodingThe West Coast was hit by flooding, power outages and road closures.21 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandTwo more dead Hector's dolphins found on South Island beachesIt makes 14 of the species found dead in the South Island since November.20 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandWeather records tumble in dry and warm MarchQueenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.07 Apr 07:09 PM
New ZealandMissing man found in GreymouthThere were concerns for the 77yo's wellbeing as he has dementia.05 Apr 11:12 PM
New ZealandReports of Covid at Gloriavale as NZ passes grim milestoneMore than 100 people with Covid have died since the pandemic began.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid at Gloriavale: 'Significant cluster' confirmed by health officialsIt comes as remote religious community slowly takes up jab.12 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandPike River: More human remains spotted as project ends; police probe ongoingEight sets of human remains were found during borehole drill imaging.09 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandWest Coast aged-care wing closure 'bulls**t' say Reefton residentsTearful family members relayed their dismay to DHB.03 Mar 07:21 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain possible for West Coast after week of delugeWarnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandUse of dog to arrest suspected drink driver unjustified - police watchdogThe man was bitten by the dog and had to be taken to hospital.07 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandWest Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters riseA mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.04 Feb 02:31 AM
New Zealand'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to comeEvacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.04 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes inRain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.03 Feb 06:20 PM
New ZealandWest Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepareFranz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.02 Feb 06:26 PM
New Zealand60 stolen packages still lost, possibly hidden after courier van theftThe unmarked vehicle was stolen on Monday.27 Jan 07:26 PM
New ZealandAir fryer thought to be cause of fire that engulfed Greymouth house in minutesA Givealittle page has been set up by friends of the family.14 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandGloriavale teacher who assaulted students sentenced to supervisionVigilant Standtrue had previously admitted charges of assaulting boys aged 9, 10 and 11.14 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandPike River: Evidence of further remains foundPolice hope drilling an additional borehole will reveal what caused the first explosion.18 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandTraffic lights call: South Island reacts to orangeWest Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.29 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Investigation into Greymouth tyre fire handed over to policePolice will reportedly be following up on some leads.25 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school teacher admits assaulting pupilsThe victims were aged 9, 10 and 11-years-old.22 Nov 06:26 PM
New Zealand'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new bookFew were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.13 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelGet on board the world's most luxurious train journeysRelive the golden age of travel aboard one of the world's most luxurious train journeys.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale school teacher in court on assault chargesVigilant Standtrue says the "Lord" is helping him with legal representation.19 Oct 11:09 PM
New ZealandWestland Young Farmers' Club launchedNew club in Greymouth set up after people expressed interest in getting involved.18 Oct 09:30 PM
New Zealand'I thought I was going to die': Man avoids jail after violent home invasionThe 60-year-old offender is a former New Zealand Army major.11 Oct 09:49 PM
TravelGourmet grazing along NZ's West CoastArrive with an appetite, the West Coast is one big feast from start to finish.05 Oct 03:00 AM
TravelWest Coast Cycle Trail: Plan to join Fox Glacier to GreymouthThe ambitious Ōkārito extension would be a thrilling ride, but a difficult task to build.20 Sep 07:30 PM
New ZealandWest Coast Regional rates soar by 30% with more to comeThe rates will also jump by 10 per cent next year..11 Aug 01:18 AM
New ZealandGloriavale man admits sex offences against childrenWest Coast man has admitted a raft charges relating to the sexual abuse of children.03 Aug 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Not gonna happen': Pike River families take fight over sealing mine to courtThe Govt announced in March funding had run out and it would permanently seal the mine.09 Jul 11:56 PM
New ZealandSoapy scandal: Free-for-all after failure to install coin machine at tourist showersLocals are taking advantage of new public showers in Blackball after building botch-up.23 Jun 02:58 AM
New ZealandFormer council chairman pinged over waste-dumpingThe West Coast Regional Council has thrown the book at the operators of a private dump.18 Jun 02:57 AM
