New ZealandWestport flood: 'It's not ideal' - home owner of 60 years reeling at damageA man who has lived in his Westport home for 60 years now faces a very uncertain future.19 Jul 10:14 PM
New Zealand'The victim was terrified': Woman made armed attacker a cup of teaThe offender had left the military late last year after more than 40 years' service.19 Jul 09:40 PM
New Zealand'I've never been through anything like this - flood one day, fire the next'Fire crews have been battling a large blaze in Westport early today.19 Jul 08:12 PM
New ZealandWestport flooding biggest since 1926 - scientistMore than 2000 people were evacuated on Friday and Saturday.19 Jul 07:46 PM
New ZealandWestport homeowners return to waterlogged, contaminated homesWestport couple Derek and Joan Roberts return to their flood ravaged home today.19 Jul 03:51 AM
New ZealandWild weather: 'Bulk' of displaced Westport residents should be home this afternoon, but more bad weather on the wayThe cleanup is beginning - slowly - for flood-affected Westport residents.18 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandState highways still closed after flooding, slipsThe NZTA says workers will be out first thing this morning.18 Jul 08:35 PM
New ZealandWest Coast house 'significantly damaged' in fireFire and Emergency NZ will be on-site assessing the cause of the fire this morning.18 Jul 08:16 PM
New ZealandWild weather leaves 'living hell', 1000 people homeless in its wakeWild weather aftermath: 'Living hell' for thousands left homeless as long clean-up begins18 Jul 07:51 PM
New ZealandWatch: Govt to provide relief fund for flood-affected regionsExtensive clean-up ahead, say ministers after viewing damage.18 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, CoromandelWarning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.18 Jul 02:57 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Some flood workers do not know what kind of house they will return toFirst responders who lost their homes in the Westport flood are still helping others.17 Jul 08:43 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 'It started seeping up through the floorboards'Westport evacuees abandoned their homes as they filled with water in the floods.17 Jul 07:38 PM
TravelWest Coast tourists flee weather, cut school holidays shortHolidaymakers cut holidays short to avoid 'red weather' warning.16 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandWhen it rains, it pours: Rare red warning issued for parts of New ZealandSlips, floodings and possible thunderstorms for some parts of the South Island.15 Jul 08:21 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly infectious': RSV cases now in West CoastThere have been seven confirmed cases of RSV in the region.14 Jul 01:37 AM
New Zealand'Disgraceful outcome': Councillor challenges government shutdown of gold ventureThe owner of the land was working under an exploration permit.12 Jul 02:01 AM
New ZealandFirst Kiwis at world chef competition seek cash, MIQ beds, Charolais beef and tomatoesThey say tomato, we say it's not in season - world chef competition tests Kiwi ingenuity.11 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandSchool holidays weather: Unsettled week aheadTekapo was the coldest spot this morning at -7 with Manapouri and Timaru close behind.10 Jul 04:41 AM
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 ZealandA Moment In Crime: Murder at Mangere Mountain, the Claire Hills cold caseIn this month's A Moment In Crime we look at the Claire Hills murder.09 Jul 01:34 AM
New Zealand700,000 Kiwis over 60 haven't had first Covid jabMany people over 65 years old have been frustrated at being unable to get vaccinated.07 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandNine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination statusIs your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?06 Jul 08:30 AM
New ZealandMid-week blast: Severe weather warning issued for parts of NZA nasty pair of fronts are set to bring rain, snow and gales to central and southern NZ.05 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandSNAs here, there and everywhere on West Coast – maps suggestWest Coast mayors this month appealed to the Government to rethink its SNA rules.28 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandDuck shooters' desperate efforts to save driver of vehicle that plunged into riverFatal accident 'another blow for the community following a series of sad events'.27 Jun 05:09 AM
New ZealandAntarctic polar blast: Sea level snow in south possible, cold weekend for mostRain, strong wind and snow are on the cards this weekend.25 Jun 12:56 AM
New ZealandMan dead after Ute goes into West Coast riverThe incident happened on Wanganui Flat Rd at about 9.15am today.24 Jun 12:58 AM
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
New ZealandBlackball: The town of 300 that wouldn't dieThe West Coast town is said to be flourishing with houses being bought 'sight unseen'.17 Jun 07:18 PM
CrimeWest Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse chargesFour West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges and have appeared in court.16 Jun 05:17 AM
New ZealandPolice continue investigating Gloriavale sexual and physical abuse allegationsPolice and Oranga Tamariki were on site at the community last month.15 Jun 06:00 PM
KahuRace bigotry alive and well on West Coast, health study findsA study of Māori living in the region finds racial bigotry poses a challenge for whānau.15 Jun 08:29 AM
