New Zealand'It was a nasty prank - or it was calculated'Owners of South Westland salmon farm have "no idea" why someone tampered with water supply, killing $20,000 worth of fish.07 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandAre councils prepared enough for oil spills?Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.06 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandFire at Runanga home suspiciousA blaze that destroyed an empty West Coast home is being treated as suspicious.06 Dec 04:22 PM
New Zealand13,000 salmon die after water turned offSouth Island police are investigating the incident that occurred at the Paringa Salmon Farm Café, South Westland.06 Dec 03:31 AM
New ZealandFurther cuts to planned health centreThe size of Westport's proposed integrated family health centre (IFHC) has been cut by 300sq m compared to previous plans - which were already carved to the bone.06 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandBad-tempered bees buzz bookwormsAn out-of-town beekeeper who parked up in Westport to eat his lunch yesterday afternoon left a trail of angry bees behind him.06 Dec 02:15 AM
KahuNeighbours oppose water export facilityTwo landowners and Heritage New Zealand are opposing a water export facility being proposed for remote South Westland.05 Dec 01:44 AM
New ZealandWaitaha power scheme opposition mountsSubmissions from all over New Zealand have poured in opposing Westpower's Waitaha River power scheme, forcing a four-day hearing in Hokitika next week.02 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandProposed freedom camping ban slammedResponsible visitors such as those travelling in certified self-contained motorhomes should "not have the door slammed in their face", says the NZ Motorcaravan Association.02 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandDHB denies responsibility for midwivesThe West Coast DHB says it's not responsible for ensuring its own birthing facility in Westport has enough midwives.01 Dec 04:13 AM
New ZealandMore join barricade at Pike River minePike River Mine protesters ramped up their action this morning, fired up after a frustrating meeting with Solid Energy management in Greymouth yesterday.01 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandGreymouth man must pay back drugs moneyA Greymouth man who told a German tourist that he would supply him with cannabis was convicted in the Greymouth District Court yesterday of obtaining money by deception - and ordered to pay the money back.01 Dec 03:09 AM
New ZealandPike River families fume after meetingPike River families say a meeting with Solid Energy's new boss over re-entering the mine was "insulting".30 Nov 07:47 AM
New ZealandMidwife leaving job: 'It's just too expensive'One of Westport's two resident midwives is leaving, saying her job is financially unsustainable.30 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandSprings Junction: Fatal crash jams up SH65One person died in a mid-morning crash between two trucks on the busy State Highway 65 near Springs Junction.30 Nov 01:33 AM
New Zealand$6.5m Franz Josef wastewater bid shot downThe new Westland District Council has rejected plans for a $6.5 million wastewater treatment plant at Franz Josef Glacier.29 Nov 01:29 AM
New ZealandBuller's Integrated Family Health Centre to be completed four years later than plannedBuller's Integrated Family Health Centre (IFHC) is set to be completed in the first half of 2019 - more than four years later than originally planned.28 Nov 08:52 AM
New ZealandWestport eateries to re-open next monthTwo Westport eateries which closed their doors in recent years will both reopen next month.28 Nov 08:43 AM
OpinionRachel SmalleySmalley: An avoidable loss of lifeCOMMENT: That a skipper with so much experience attempted to tackle that bar in such a huge swell just doesn't make sense.27 Nov 07:36 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence retracts warningCivil Defence said "contrary to some reports there is no 'imminent threat' to the West Coast from earthquakes".24 Nov 08:10 AM
New ZealandPunakaiki freedom camping ban put on iceThe Buller District Council has delayed until next year a decision on whether to ban freedom camping at Punakaiki.24 Nov 08:05 AM
New ZealandWestport schools' decile request deniedFour Westport schools will lose thousands of dollars of yearly funding after again failing to convince the Ministry of Education to overturn their decile ratings.24 Nov 07:30 AM
New ZealandPike River protest: Geotech in the firing linePike River protest action entered its 12th day today with Geotech in the firing line and further court action under way.24 Nov 01:20 AM
OpinionSmalley: Impossible Pike River decisionCOMMENT: It's one of the toughest calls. Do you have some sympathy for the families of those who died? Or do you push them to one side and seal the mine?23 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandCompany pulls out of sealing Pike RiverSolid Energy is "disappointed" that Allied Concrete has decided not to supply the company to help seal the Pike River mine.23 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandPursuit through cemetery with pool cue detailed in Greymouth courtThe pursuit of a Greymouth man through the Karoro Lawn Cemetery while brandishing a pool cue was recounted in the Greymouth District Court yesterday.23 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandClose call after blaze destroys family homeA Coal Creek family has lost everything when fire tore through their home at 3am.23 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandWaitaha River hydro scheme emails discoveredThe Department of Conservation has discovered a further 2864 submissions on the Waitaha River hydro scheme caught in its email spam filters.23 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandFire destroys West Coast homeEarly morning fire badly damages Greymouth home.22 Nov 05:10 PM
New ZealandWest Coast Wildlife Centre welcomes 101st kiwi chickThe West Coast Wildlife Centre at Franz Josef Glacier has hatched its 101st Haast tokoeka kiwi chick.22 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandPike River plea to contractors: 'Down tools'Protesters were again moved off the Pike River Mine access road this morning.22 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandPike families' desperate plea: Don't seal mineTwo women opposing the permanent sealing of the Pike River mine have made a desperate plea to contractors tasked with the job. Sonya 21 Nov 02:17 AM
New ZealandFerry traffic pours through MurchisonAn alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.17 Nov 02:14 AM
