New ZealandQuake a factor in fatal crash - truckiesTraffic pressure on the Lewis Pass since the Kaikoura quake may have led to a fatal crash.04 Nov 02:12 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one critical in crash in BullerPolice said there would be long delays and asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.03 Nov 10:34 AM
TravelMy blue heavenTim Warrington finds himself in the stunning icefields of Franz Josef Glacier.30 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandMayor laughs off 'Your Worship' claimsThe controversial politician says media reports he's a bully are "a real hoot".30 Oct 08:31 AM
New ZealandPolice called after drunken man with axe holes up in shedDomestic violence incident escalated on West Coast.26 Oct 04:48 AM
New Zealand$600 million to move Franz Josef townshipIt would cost around $600 million to relocate Franz Josef Glacier township.26 Oct 03:17 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest man in relation to Greymouth shootingPolice were looking for George Sean Warren in relation to a shooting in Greymouth.23 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandPolice guarding Greymouth shooting scene overnightA neighbour said she heard one gunshot before armed police arrived.22 Oct 05:48 AM
New ZealandRain on its way for Labour WeekendA front is bringing wet weather to several parts of the country tomorrow.21 Oct 07:59 PM
New ZealandPike River supporters buoyed by Labour promises to re-enter mineBernie Monk says he is "ecstatic" about new hope for re-entry.20 Oct 02:40 AM
New ZealandLabour's commitment to Buller Hospital rebuild in spotlightFingers crossed in regard to coalition promises about Buller Hospital rebuild.20 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandFormer Forest Service workers gather for reunion on West CoastThirty years on, ex-workers will be returning for a weekend.20 Oct 02:13 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for fisherman missing for five weeksThe Dive Squad is resuming their search for missing boatie 22-year-old Kieran Lynch.17 Oct 10:56 PM
New ZealandNeighbours flee as a vacant house burnsWorried neighbours fled early this morning as a vacant house next door erupted in flames.17 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandBlue jellyfish invasion spreading across west coastTens of thousands of by-the-wind-sailors, or velella, first appeared on Blaketown Beach.16 Oct 01:33 AM
New ZealandJellyfish-like creatures invade West Coast beachesTens of thousands of jellyfish-like creatures have washed up on Greymouth beaches.13 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandTwo men wrongly hanged - authorResearcher says new evidence discredits police informer10 Oct 03:07 AM
New ZealandNine lives lost in horror weekendThe road toll includes a young couple in love, a mother and daughter and a teen boy.09 Oct 07:32 AM
BusinessWestland Milk Products on road to recoveryAfter a rocky couple of years Westland Milk Products is on the road to recovery.28 Sep 01:48 AM
New Zealand1941 shootings: Police victims honoured at new venueThe 1941 Stan Graham shootings remain the greatest single loss of police in New Zealand.27 Sep 03:26 AM
New ZealandNiwa scientists frame our worldScientists find amazing shots in remote and extreme locations27 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandCocaine smuggling: 'I never thought I was being set up'Kiwi pensioner caught with 2.5kg of cocaine is back in NZ after being cleared by jury.27 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandFuture of Ban 1080 Party in the balanceThe future of the Ban 1080 Party will be reassessed after an abysmal result on Saturday.25 Sep 02:44 AM
New ZealandWild weather wreaks havoc across NZTravel is disrupted in the capital and South Island as wild winds start ramping up.24 Sep 10:59 PM
New ZealandFire at old psychiatric hospital siteHokitika building "well ablaze" and fire took more than an hour to bring under control.22 Sep 07:04 PM
EnergySpring Creek mine to be broken up, sold by tenderThe coalmine that once fired Greymouth's economy will be broken up and sold by tender.22 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandFire destroys West Coast helicopter baseA fire has completely destroyed a helicopter hangar on the West Coast.20 Sep 03:54 AM
New ZealandBody recovered near Greymouth boat wreckageA body has been recovered near the wreckage of the Greymouth fishing boat Wendy J.20 Sep 03:40 AM
New ZealandTwo injured, one critically, in West Coast truck crashA helicopter is heading to the site to take the person to hospital18 Sep 08:02 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing Wendy J fishermenThe Wendy J ran aground and sank after its propeller snagged on rope.17 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandFamily 'all over the place' as fishermen missingFamily of a missing fisherman are praying he returns home safely.16 Sep 09:24 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing boaties suspendedThe search for two boaties missing in West Coast waters has been suspended overnight.16 Sep 05:33 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Ardern navigates out of tax whirlpoolJacinda Ardern looked a bit hesitant about a photo op involving whitewater rafting today.14 Sep 05:59 AM
New ZealandJacinda Adern feted by Coast Labour faithfulThe Jacinda roadshow packed out the Regent Theatre in Greymouth this morning.14 Sep 02:15 AM