New ZealandWarning: Cellphones sent in post a scamThe case of a Hokitika resident who received an unsolicited new cellphone in the mail from south-east Asia recently serves as a warning, police said today.07 Aug 03:46 AM
TravelBeachfront Hotel, HokitikaBronwyn Sell stays in an ocean-front room on the West Coast.10 Jul 12:00 AM
CommoditiesMining jobs promised with two new start upsUp to 60 mining jobs have been promised with the start up of two new goldmining operations near Hokitika and Kumara.07 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRed Cross launches flood appealRed Cross is launching an appeal to help those affected by the weekend's floods - a disaster the organisation has labelled the worst to strike New Zealand since the Canterbury earthquakes.23 Jun 07:05 PM
New ZealandHomes face overnight blackoutAround 1500 people in Canterbury are likely to remain without power overnight, after a snow storm battered the region today.19 Jun 06:31 AM
New ZealandHokitika flooding: Residents evacuatedHeavy rain has kept Hokitika residents awake through the night with serious flooding causing many people, including 20 retirement home residents, to be evacuated.18 Jun 08:11 PM
New ZealandDecade-long fight to save rare snails to wrap upA decade-long project to save endangered giant snails from a West Coast coal mine will finish next year.18 Jun 05:35 AM
New ZealandBus driver charged after boy was trapped, draggedA Hokitika bus driver has been charged after six-year-old primary schoolboy became jammed in a bus door and dragged along a road.24 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandTramper: 'If I sit here, that'll kill me'A Canadian tramper who fell and dislocated his shoulder, forcing him to crawl for 10 hours to reach shelter, has been rescued eight days after his ordeal began.21 Apr 05:42 AM
New ZealandFireplace explodes in Hokitika homeGlass and hot embers blasted out of an enclosed fireplace at a Hokitika home last night after a can was accidentally thrown on the fire and exploded.13 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandTourist's workshop smashA rental car driven by a tourist smashed through the plate glass window of a Hokitika automotive workshop, giving workers a fright and causing $40,000 of damage.19 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandWoman caught drink driving with baby in carA Hokitika woman caught drink-driving at four times the limit had a baby in the car with her, police said today.23 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandJetboaters ignore pleas to help swimmerA desperate plea by 15 bystanders for passing jetboats to rescue a 30-year-old struggling in the chilly waters of the Hokitika Gorge were ignored by the boaties.09 Feb 03:32 AM
BusinessGlobal input to Westland plantSpecialist equipment from around the world has started arriving in Hokitika for the fitout on Westland Milk Products' $102 million nutritions drier project.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice shocked by child riding on roofThe details of an "appalling" incident of a child riding on the roof of a Dunedin vehicle on a West Coast road will be sent to Dunedin police today for further investigation.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly postie run over by own vehicleAn elderly NZ Post rural mail contractor in Hokitika was seriously injured after being run over by her own vehicle last night.25 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandDeath prompts plea for better gold-site safetyA coroner is calling for better safety standards at gold mining sites after the death of a 9-year-old boy.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen burned as party prank backfiresA Hokitika teenager suffered serious burns after a party prank backfired in Kokatahi.11 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandBody of missing deer hunter foundThe body of a deer hunter missing on the West Coast for more than a week has been found, police say.07 Jul 01:08 AM
TravelA holiday with real biteThe Wild Foods Festival attracts bold appetites to a great town, writes Anna Leask.11 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandHokitika teen hailed a hero for rescueA teenager is shrugging off the title of hero after he saved the life of an elderly whitebaiter who fell into a coma and slipped into the river last week.31 Oct 01:54 AM
New ZealandSolar flare cause of strange lightsStrange lights seen hovering over Hokitika this week are likely to have been a natural and common phenomenon, not extraterrestrial activity. A number of people witnessed the "dancing" sky lights on Tuesday night.27 Jun 05:30 PM
