New ZealandHokitika men escape fiery microlight crashTwo Hokitika men had a lucky escape from a fiery microlight crash on Saturday.24 Apr 02:46 AM
New ZealandMicrolight crash: two men hospitalisedTwo men have been hurt - one seriously - after a microlight aircraft crash in New Zealand.21 Apr 09:58 PM
New ZealandSouth Island kokako: Recording causes stirThere is a $5k reward for anyone who can confirm the South Island kokako is still alive.21 Apr 06:59 AM
New ZealandGreymouth crash victim's name releasedPolice have released the name of a man who died after a crash near Greymouth on Thursday17 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandMan found dead in West Coast gorgeA man has died after swimming in a river on the West Coast.16 Apr 12:34 AM
New ZealandFamily in shock over teenager's deathA builder's apprentice died in an accident while repiling a bach.13 Apr 03:57 AM
EnergyCoal mine: Council rescinds decisionLegal action by Forest & Bird has prompted a U-turn over the proposed Te Kuha coal mine.13 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandWorkplace accident kills 18yo builder18-year-old builder killed in workplace accident on remote West Coast property.12 Apr 09:30 AM
Crime'Sex offender living at Gloriavale'Convicted sex offender Brent John Carpenter living at controversial Gloriavale commune.12 Apr 04:16 AM
New ZealandWarnings as cyclone nears New ZealandFlood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.11 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandTwo more days of sun before rain returnsEnjoy the sun while you can, rain is back from Wednesday08 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandDog trapped down tomo escapesTrapped Jack Russell Jack has been freed after more than 48 hours in tomo.07 Apr 09:53 PM
New ZealandMystery leak of 'dictator' letter to mayorA Grey District councillor is mystified about the leak of a personal letter to the mayor.07 Apr 06:51 AM
New ZealandMP seeks probe into claims against mayorMP Damien O'Connor seeks probe into claims against Westland Mayor Bruce Smith.07 Apr 05:21 AM
New ZealandDog stuck down a hole on West CoastJack Russell "Jacko" has been trapped down the sinkhole since early yesterday.06 Apr 11:45 PM
Banking and financeJob vacancies booming but wage increase yet to comeNew data from Trade Me sees more job vacancies - but the average wage is yet to rise05 Apr 11:59 PM
New ZealandDunne decides against cannabis registerGovt will not introduce a formal policy to protect medical cannabis users.05 Apr 03:44 AM
New ZealandKingston Flyer may yet ride railsThe train's recent buyer only interested in the land it sits on the head of Lake Wakatipu.05 Apr 02:26 AM
New ZealandMissing Whataroa manPolice joined with local search, rescue volunteers at first light looking for the man.05 Apr 02:11 AM
New ZealandCake contract: Westland CEO suspendedUnder fire Westland District Council chief executive Tanya Winter has been suspended.04 Apr 03:24 AM
New ZealandRock climber falls 15m down cliffThe 26-year-old man is critically ill after suffering a head injury.04 Apr 02:33 AM
New ZealandReward for living kokako reaches $10,000The bird was thought extinct until 2013 when sightings prompted it to be reclassified.03 Apr 03:44 AM
New ZealandDolphin-safe fishing to cost $40m plusWWF-NZ says a shift to safer fishing practices to protect the Maui's dolphin is possible.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandProbe outcome 'weak': Gloriavale leaderA Gloriavale leader says the secretive community needs to be held to account28 Mar 11:03 PM
New ZealandMissing woman: Police may search area againPolice may re-search an area previously covered in the hunt for a missing Westport woman.28 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandWet weather ruins rugby fieldCass Square took a hammering from two recent big events in the rain.28 Mar 01:25 AM
BusinessNew jobs fears at Westland Milk ProductsUp to 16 unionised jobs could go under a "jobs review" by Westland Milk Product.28 Mar 01:18 AM
New ZealandOne dead in West Coast chopper crashCrashed helicopter already on accident commission's watchlist.27 Mar 05:52 PM
New ZealandShock as ambulance station for saleSt John volunteers in shock after station put on the market without their knowledge.24 Mar 01:32 AM
BusinessWest Coast vying for Government fundingBacker believes the Coast was in a "pretty strong position" to gain the funding.23 Mar 03:45 AM
New ZealandAnother sighting of missing womanPolice have confirmed a second sighting of missing Westport woman Leanne Ryall on Friday.22 Mar 01:52 AM
New ZealandTourist numbers on the West Coast explodeThere has been a "monster" increase in visitors at Franz Josef Glacier.22 Mar 12:54 AM
New ZealandCrash just outside cop's doorstepI have never had a crash happen so close ... that I just had to walk outside.21 Mar 11:46 PM
New ZealandStoat carnage stalls crested penguin studyStoats ate almost every chick and egg in a Fiordland crested penguin research project.21 Mar 03:37 AM
