Latest from Greymouth

Boy found after six-hour search in West Coast bush

The boy went missing about 11.30am while walking around the Waiuta area.

Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some

Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south

Thunderstorms set to strike South Island's West Coast

Thunderstorms to batter the West Coast of the South Island in the next 24 hours

Re-enactment of women's historic vote dash

Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.

Petrol station at risk as firefighters battle house blaze

As many as 32 firefighters were battling a blaze at a house near Greymouth.

Bakery burglary: 300kg safe stolen in Greymouth, no dough found

Police believe heavy machinery was involved in the West Coast heist.

11 VC winners from New Zealand

Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I

Brothers accused of Greymouth assaults

Brothers accused of assaulting three men in Greymouth over weekend.

One in serious condition after six men attacked in Greymouth

Two men charged with assault with intent to injure are due to appear in court tomorrow.

Rugby: Wanganui's trip into the unknown to face West Coast

Lack of footage from opening round leaves coach in the dark about opponents.

'Flaked out': Rugby player has heart attack on field for second time

It's the second time the West Coast sportsman has collapsed on the field in two years.

Mate gave killer murder weapon

Tony Moore gave his mate a loaded gun he used to execute a Greymouth mum

$65m bailouts for Unitec, Whitireia polytechnics

Commissioner will probably take over Wellington Institute of Technology and Whitireia.

Teenagers charged with aggravated robbery in Greymouth

The elderly Greymouth man was assaulted during the robbery on Sunday, August 19.

Murdered Greymouth man a 'loved son and great father'

The family have asked for privacy while the investigation continues.

Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees

Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.

Smash and grab nets $3000 of cigarettes

The group also helped themselves to a feed of chips, lollies and energy drinks.

Teen charged with murder

A 41-year-old man was found with critical injuries on Cowper St about 2am this morning.