New ZealandWet weather for west and northThe MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the West Coast.11 Aug 07:16 PM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Grim tragedy in a small West Coast townNeighbours recall tale of woman who jumped to her death in 1967 after killing her husband.30 Jul 06:50 AM
New ZealandFive-hour stand-off: No sign of firearm foundA West Coast man sparked a five-hour stand-off with armed police yesterday.27 Jul 02:18 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced after WINZ anger boils overA man who "lost his rag" at a WINZ office has pleaded guilty for "speaking threateningly".26 Jul 03:31 AM
New ZealandWinter storm chaos: What you need to knowA nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.21 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandRescuers brave flooded river to help man, 85Elderly man falls off ladder while cutting firewood and spends night out on West Coast21 Jul 06:42 AM
New ZealandAnnoying rooster drives man from homeNeighbours refuse to let go of rooster, who has been waking man in early hours.19 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandVicious beating: West Coast trio jailedWest Coast trio who bashed and left a man for dead, were jailed yesterday.19 Jul 03:29 AM
New ZealandConstruction to start on new great walkThe great walk will be open to mountain bikers all year.18 Jul 09:58 PM
New ZealandMissing Greymouth teenager foundThe 15-year-old hadn't been seen since Tuesday.16 Jul 02:39 AM
New ZealandWelcome relief from the weather as fine days predictedOne last band of rain will soak the country before a couple of days of fine weather.15 Jul 06:34 PM
New ZealandArrest after sword-wielding robberyA man has been arrested after allegedly robbing a petrol station with a samurai sword.15 Jul 08:34 AM
New ZealandFurther serious crash shuts southern highwaySecond South Island highway closed after major incident.13 Jul 11:43 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt samurai-sword wielding robberThe offender entered the store with a 50cm sword and stole cash before fleeing.08 Jul 04:08 AM
EconomyDo the regions get a fair share of tax?The Economy Hub: Regional economies are going strong, but do they get a fair return?30 Jun 10:10 PM
New ZealandWet weekend: Rain, rain and more rain everywhereThe weather gods are not shining on New Zealand this weekend.30 Jun 09:01 PM
New ZealandIllegal net-setting caused death of Hector's dolphinA dead Hector's dolphin was found on the West Coast earlier this year.28 Jun 12:41 AM
New ZealandGreens target first seat since 1999Greens say they will spend up large to try and win in Nick Smith's electorate.23 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandGPS tracker nabs West Coast truck thiefAn activated GPS tracker spelled arrest for a troubled West Coast truck thief.21 Jun 03:51 AM
New ZealandSevere weather: 18 hours of rain for parts of countryHunker down - days of rain, gales and snow are on the way.20 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandPike River: New video raises questionsVideo shows wooden pallets and a pair of spectacles were not burned after the explosion.18 Jun 07:20 AM
New ZealandClimate change threatens quirky NZ spiderClimate change is bad news for New Zealand's quirky, rain-hating trapdoor spider.18 Jun 05:06 AM
New ZealandResearchers prepare for Alpine Fault eventAn Alpine Fault earthquake could cut the West Coast from the main grid for many weeks.17 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car goes over bridgeThe crash, on the Haast Highway at Karangarua, involved one vehicle.07 Jun 06:34 AM
New ZealandFishermen survive 1.45am liferaft ordealThree lucky West Coast fishermen survived an early-morning liferaft ordeal in heavy seas.29 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandMayday drama: Fishing boat hit troubleA mayday call was set off as the fishing boat headed towards shore.28 May 06:23 PM
New ZealandFather charged over river death of toddlerA man has been charged with the drowning deaths of a toddler and 66yo near Harihari.27 May 06:16 PM
New ZealandDHBs miss five of six ministry targetsThe latest Ministry of Health targets are a mixed bag this quarter.22 May 08:26 AM
New ZealandGiant water rip-off: You v bottling firmsWater bottling companies are paying an average 500 times less than ratepayers for water.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing Swedish hunter goes onThe 27-year-old was due back from a solo hunting trip five days ago.21 May 12:07 AM
New ZealandHunter missing near Fox GlacierPolice are searching for a Swedish hunter who has been missing for two days.19 May 03:39 AM
New ZealandThe spas in our Fault: Hot water at 630mScientists find high temperatures and the potential for large geothermal resources.17 May 07:42 PM
New ZealandStolen washing reveals heart, hardshipA mother's plea has been answered after her baby's blanket was stolen from a washing line.17 May 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Lucky' trampers rescued near Franz JosefThree trampers rescued from steep cliffs near Franz Joseph Glacier.16 May 09:19 AM
