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
New ZealandNick Smith tells Pike River supporters: 'We will seal mine'A last-ditch bid to allow Mines Rescue to explore the Pike River Mine drift before it is sealed permanently has been abandoned.17 Nov 01:52 AM
New ZealandDriver ends centre stage in Ngahere crashThe old Ngahere Hall has survived the indignity of a car crashing through the wall to end up wedged under the stage.16 Nov 03:17 AM
New ZealandPolice urge extra care on Lewis PassWest Coast police today advised motorists to take extra care when driving through the Lewis Pass and Maruia Valley on SH7 and SH65 as traffic numbers build up.16 Nov 02:25 AM
TourismTourism rush for West Coast after quakesTourists are heading to the South Island's West Coast in their droves after the devastating east coast earthquake.15 Nov 08:53 PM
New ZealandWest Coast update: Traffic increases after heavy rain, roads damagedHeavy truck traffic is expected to increase through the West Coast after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake.15 Nov 01:18 AM
New ZealandExplained: The science behind the quakeScientists investigating the mechanics of the earthquake say it faulted in the same way the February 22, 2011, Christchurch Earthquake did.13 Nov 06:25 PM
New Zealand'There are people that survived'There is no doubt in Daniel Rockhouse's mind that he and Russell Smith were not the only two who survived the first Pike River mine explosion.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPike River mine closure delayed a weekThe sealing-off of the Pike River mine has been delayed for a week to allow families to mark the sixth anniversary of the disaster.13 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandSunshine not set to last, MetService warnsIt's beginning to feel like summer in some parts of the country, with pohutukawa bursting into bloom. "People have been getting a 13 Nov 03:56 AM
New ZealandVigil at Pike River for husbands and sonsAnna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse are calling for the mine not to be sealed in the hope the bodies of their loved ones will one day be recovered.13 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandProtest at Pike River mine urges sealing to be called offFamily and friends of the Pike River 29 are protesting at the gates near the ill-fated West Coast mine in one final attempt to stop it from being sealed.12 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandJudge criticises police over cannabis caseA District Court judge has refused to sentence a West Coast man over a cannabis growing operation because police had not considered the commercial aspect.09 Nov 02:20 AM
New ZealandNew mayor plagiarises Obama speechNew Westland Mayor Bruce Smith, only a week into the job, has been caught out after delivering a speech using the plagiarised words of the US President.08 Nov 02:29 AM
New ZealandCoast's gold history thrown into doubtA new book casts doubt on the history of the discovery of the West Coast's first payable gold.07 Nov 01:27 AM
New ZealandWork begins to repair Hokitika spit erosionEmergency works to reclaim the Hokitika spit, which is rapidly being eroded by the sea, are set to start this week.02 Nov 04:08 AM
BusinessPhoenix to pay $46m for West Coast coal minesPhoenix Coal has agreed to pay $46 million cash for Solid Energy's Stockton, Rotowaro and Maramarua mines.02 Nov 04:02 AM
New ZealandWestland mayor appoints two deputiesWestland's new mayor has broken the mould by appointing two deputy mayors. Bruce Smith has appointed Latham Martin, the highest-polling 02 Nov 03:47 AM
BusinessGrim news for dairy farmers on West Coast as financial trouble hitsAbout 20 per cent of West Coast dairy farms could be in serious financial trouble, Federated Farmers heard at its quarterly meeting in Greymouth.02 Nov 02:29 AM
New ZealandFake Facebook page trolls MP Damien O'ConnorFilled with genuine photos of the MP, there were a few hints the Facebook page was not the official one.01 Nov 05:17 AM
BusinessSolid Energy still in discussions over future of minesSolid Energy says it remains in discussions over the future of the Spring Creek underground coalmine at Dunollie, and the small Reddale open-cast mine near Reefton.01 Nov 02:59 AM
TravelWest Coast: Golden trailsAnna Harrison embarks on four days of cycling to explore the rugged West Coast.01 Nov 12:00 AM
TravelFranz Josef: Slow shuffle through glacier countryJustine Tyerman learns the pin-step on a famous South Island river of ice.27 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandSpeedway club treasurer accused of theftA treasurer of a popular West Coast speedway has been charged with stealing more than $6000 in club cash. Tania Dawn Lind, 33, was 27 Oct 03:28 AM
New ZealandEscapee to spend a month in jailThe Buller man turned himself in after escaping from police custody on Saturday night.26 Oct 01:55 AM
New ZealandEscapee to spend a month in jailThe Buller man who escaped from police custody on Saturday night will spend a month behind bars awaiting his next court appearance.26 Oct 01:24 AM
New ZealandTaser use 'disproportionate, unjustified'The Independent Police Conduct Authority has ruled that using the Taser on the man was a breach of policy, and that policy should be reviewed.25 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandHouse fire leads to cannabis convictionCannabis 'grow room' fire results in conviction for man who has lived 'under the radar'.25 Oct 02:05 AM
New ZealandWanted Buller man hands himself inA 26-year-old Buller man wanted by police after he escaped custody has handed himself in.24 Oct 11:55 PM
New ZealandLabour Weekend road toll: Three deadThe Labour weekend road toll stands at two today, after a woman critically injured in a Paekakariki crash died in hospital.24 Oct 07:50 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Greymouth motorbike raceThe person was critically injured in the crash at Greymouth Motorcycle Street Races, and died on their way to hospital.23 Oct 12:34 AM
