New ZealandPerson seen at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital hours before it went up in flames A person was observed walking across the complex about 3.20am on Sunday, police say.12 Aug 11:12 PM
Christchurch'Huge' fire at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital being treated as suspiciousThe buildings, turned into accommodation, were described as the 'spookiest backpackers'.10 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandFire crews battle Hokitika blazeMultiple 111 calls alerted Fire and Emergency to the blaze at Seaview Terrace in Hokitika just after seven this morning. Video / Jason Boult, Toni HoustonWatch09 Aug 09:28 PM
New ZealandKiwi adventure camp operator charged after boy severely burned on school trip03 Jun 10:43 PM
New ZealandThird venomous snake washes up: How storms are driving sea snakes to NZ shores06 May 11:12 PM
New Zealand'Big bang': Tourist recalls moment he escaped house bus fire that killed his wife02 May 02:27 AM
KahuHow stolen pounamu's return paved way for historic public saleAuthentic Tahutahi pounamu available only at Westland Greenstone, Hokitika.17 Dec 05:43 PM
New ZealandHokitika boy’s harrowing burn injuries lead to WorkSafe charges against organisationThe 9-year-old-boy suffered severe burns in November last year.24 Oct 10:19 PM
New Zealand‘Cowboy’ behind Wild West-themed attraction jailed over underground weed bunkerThe drug operation was uncovered by the police after secret surveillance.24 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.18 Sep 06:01 AM
New Zealand'Sexual innuendo': Former mayoral candidate sent students inappropriate picturesLatham Martin: 'I deny all allegations of a sexual or intimate nature with the boys'.06 Aug 03:34 AM
New ZealandFatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.17 Jul 07:30 AM
New ZealandMayor speaks out after 'tragic' fatal Hokitika house fireThe person was found unresponsive inside the home when emergency services arrived.14 Jul 06:40 PM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Man found after 48 hours in the bush with no locator beaconSearch and rescue said the man's actions are a textbook example of what not to do.10 Jul 03:11 AM
Sport'Emotions running high' : Person bottled, another hit by shovel after Hokitika rugby finalPolice are 'disappointed' in the behaviour that unfolded following a local rugby final.09 Jul 08:49 PM
New Zealand'A pain in the butt with purpose': Scooter safari to cross Southern AlpsThey’ll be covering the 250km from Christchurch to Hokitika - on 50cc mopeds.13 May 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWestland Milk posts big lift in net profitWestland operator has had big success with Costco.09 Apr 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Cowboy Paradise: 'The lost city of the Wild West' and the underground cannabis bunkerBeneath a shipping container on a 700ha property was a sophisticated cannabis operation.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCover of darkness: Details emerge of cops' night raid on alleged underground weed bunkerWild West-themed Cowboy Paradise owner denies secret drugs operation.19 Mar 07:27 PM
New ZealandWhere the wild things are: Locusts, crickets and balls of all kinds on the menuExplore the crunchy, wriggly, bizarre kai at this year's Wildfoods Festival in Hokitika.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Hardcase': Rookie axeman needs parental sign-off at Rural Games'Cutting firewood with an axe has been my after-school job for as long as I can remember.'04 Mar 10:37 PM
New ZealandChinese national killed in West Coast house bus fireA Chinese national was killed in the blaze.20 Feb 10:57 PM
New ZealandOne dead in house bus fire on West CoastEmergency services attended the incident in Westland at 4am.19 Feb 06:44 PM
New ZealandWest Coast state of emergency lifted, SH6 reopensThe region prepared for what was expected to be torrential downpours overnight.19 Jan 10:14 PM
New ZealandWatch: State of emergency declared from Hokitika to Haast as West Coast weather intensifiesA heavy rain red warning is in place for Westland until Saturday morning.19 Jan 02:23 AM
TravelWilderness Trail turns 10: Cycle route that revolutionised the West CoastBuild it and they will cycle.24 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWest Coast’s rental market 'worst it’s ever been''I’ve never seen it like this before - it’s the worst it’s ever been.'09 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCountry music legend rushed to hospitalCountry muso rushed to hospital, minutes before he was due to take the stage.19 Jun 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessChina's Westland Milk posts $120m profit turnaroundCompany hits billion-dollar revenue mark for the first time.22 Mar 04:00 PM
