New ZealandWoman jailed for sex with boy, 14, namedA West Coast woman convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old boy and jailed for three years can now be named.13 Sep 02:47 AM
TravelHokitika: West Coast WalkwayKim Knight felt the fear (and then walked it off) on a six-hour side-trip to Hokitika.11 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandTrain derailment causes delays on West CoastPassengers on both the Tranz Alpine and the visiting Silver Fern railcar faced travel disruptions today after a derailment at Omoto early this morning.09 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandLightning hits Buller homes'It frightened the life out of her. She thought the sky had fallen in,' says Westport resident of 87-year-old mother whose house was struck.08 Sep 06:28 AM
New ZealandWest Coast man in court facing threatening to kill chargesCharges stem from an incident involving two people who were collecting pounamu from the bed of the Arahura River, near man's home at Milltown.08 Sep 05:23 AM
Business'Massive' interest in Holcim Buller siteThe sale of Holcim's Buller assets has created "massive" interest from prospective buyers, says the company handling the sale process.07 Sep 03:17 AM
New ZealandMan admits mining for goldDaniel Scheepers appeared in the Greymouth District Court yesterday charged with contravening the Minerals Act.07 Sep 02:53 AM
EntertainmentDad still No 1 for Kiwi Housewives star'Women in the North Island are more cut-throat, more competitive,' says reality TV star during visit down south.05 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandNo room in forest for thriving kiwiA DoC programme to boost numbers of the world's rarest kiwi has been so successful they are now running out of room in the forest.02 Sep 05:05 AM
WorldBeekeeper has long wait until Perth drugs trialBeekeeper charged with bringing cocaine into Australia has applied to go to detention centre if he gets bail.02 Sep 04:44 AM
BusinessDevelopment West Coast doubles business loansDevelopment West Coast doubled its business loans in the past year to $14.4 million.31 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandChainsaw used to steal windows from housePolice on lookout for cheeky criminals who took DIY to the next level .25 Aug 05:44 AM
New ZealandCrash kills cyclist on West CoastA cyclist has died following an accident on State Highway 6 near Aratuna early this morning.23 Aug 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Threatened' farmer in the dockA farmer who claims that locals are trying to drive him out of his small West Coast community is now facing a threatening to kill charge.23 Aug 04:10 AM
New ZealandIs this New Zealand's smallest school?The Fox Glacier School roll has fallen to five, its lowest number in over 20 years when the village school was briefly closed.17 Aug 02:23 AM
New ZealandPair allegedly burn stolen goods to keep warmTwo rental cars were broken into and $25,000 worth of cash and property stolen at Hokitika Gorge on Saturday.15 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandGirl fears her rapist will come after herA young girl raped by a West Coast farm worker who fled to Australia days before his trial fears he will come looking for her once he's served his 10-year jail term.10 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandBrit survives in remote bush on one appleAn injured Brit who spent two freezing nights under ferns in rugged West Coast bush says he survived on just an apple.08 Aug 11:09 PM
New ZealandFears mount for missing touristAlpine rescuers search near Mount Bovis for the man, dressed only for a day tramp, who has been missing since Saturday.08 Aug 02:36 AM
New ZealandMan missing in West Coast national parkA search and rescue is underway for a 28-year-old English man who has been missing at Paparoa National Park since Saturday night.08 Aug 12:14 AM
CompaniesAdvisers limit KiwiSaver optionsMost financial advisers mention just one KiwiSaver scheme when they give advice.04 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandConcerns over Franz Josef waste water treatment plantThe pressure is on the Westland District Council from the Environment Court to address non-compliance issues at its Franz Josef Glacier waste water treatment plant.30 Jul 07:30 AM
Official Cash Rate'No optimism' over high payouts for dairy farmersChallenges facing the dairy industry are taking their toll on farmers, Federated Farmers West Coast provincial president Peter Langford says.29 Jul 05:39 AM
BusinessWestland Milk Products appoints new CEOWestland Milk Products has appointed an Australian woman to lead the dairy co-operative's business.28 Jul 05:42 AM
New ZealandLightning strike hits Karamea SchoolKaramea School students got a lesson on the power of nature today, after lightning struck the school during lunchtime.28 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandKawatiri Birthing Unit manager moving onServing the women of the Buller District has been an absolute privilege, but it's time to move on, says Kawatiri Birthing Unit manager Correen Haslett.28 Jul 04:39 AM
BusinessWestland Milk Products names new CEOWestland Milk Products has appointed Toni Brendish as its new chief executive.28 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandMisdiagnosed cancer sufferer fed upA man whose brain cancer was misdiagnosed as depression is fed up waiting for answers from the West Coast District Health Board (WCDHB).28 Jul 04:22 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Why our glaciers are disappearingThe unusual warmth that dominated our climate last summer has had alarmingly apparent impacts on the South Island's postcard glaciers and mountain snowlines.27 Jul 03:45 AM
New ZealandWest Coast seafront closed after wild weatherWild weather yesterday aggravated coastal erosion at Cobden, with the car park at Jellyman Park now closed as a precaution due to the encroaching sea.25 Jul 04:16 AM
New Zealand'I'd never run so fast in my life'To celebrate 75 years of women in the police force, Westport News speaks to a former officer and another still on the beat.21 Jul 05:30 PM
SportNZR step into West Coast racism rowTwelve weeks after racism complaints were laid with the West Coast Rugby Union, NZR officials will be on the Coast to investigate ahead of Saturday's club rugby final.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPunakaiki Beach Camp may not last winterThe lessee of Punakaiki Beach Camp is worried the camp may not last the winter, as more rough seas batter the West Coast.19 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLife-saving Westport ambulance may take over an hourSt John had only about half the number of volunteers it needed to ensure a frontline ambulance crew on West Coast.19 Jul 05:53 AM
