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
New ZealandMissing mother: Active searches suspendedPolice have suspended active searches for missing Westport mother Leanne Ryall.21 Mar 02:42 AM
New ZealandRain forecast for the weekendEnjoy the fine weather while it lasts because rain is on the way.20 Mar 05:21 PM
New ZealandConcerns for missing West Coast womanWestport woman Leanne Ryall was last seen at her home early yesterday morning.17 Mar 11:11 PM
New ZealandSpanish tourist missing on West CoastAdrian Vega Leiros was due back in Westport 11 days ago.17 Mar 05:39 PM
BusinessCake decorator's water contracts on holdTwo contracts for $401k were awarded to a firm which also got an $8.5m contract for a plant at Franz Josef.15 Mar 08:17 PM
New ZealandSun to dominate country this weekendAutumn's cooler temperatures starting to settle in - but sunshine continues.15 Mar 07:36 PM
New ZealandGrey District to allow Easter tradingThe Grey District Council has voted to allow Easter Sunday trading.14 Mar 08:33 AM
New ZealandWest Coast cannabis haul plummetsThis year's annual cannabis operation on the Coast netted less than last year.14 Mar 08:19 AM
New ZealandWildfoods Fest: Indecent assault chargesA man has been charged with indecent assault at a makeshift Wildfoods Festival campground in Hokitika.13 Mar 01:39 AM
BusinessChinese investors court West CoastA delegation representing Chinese investors came to Hokitika last Thursday to meet the three Coast mayors.13 Mar 01:23 AM
New ZealandThousands of cannabis plants seizedPolice executed the search warrants in an effort to reduce social harm from drugs.13 Mar 12:44 AM
New ZealandLocal snatches tourists' car keys"What I saw was beyond a joke. I ran out on to the road waving my arms and yelling, trying to get them to stop."10 Mar 04:15 AM
