New ZealandDog rescued after five days in holeA golden retriever has been rescued after being trapped down a hole on the West Coast for five days.30 Sep 01:39 AM
New ZealandRiver swept car away, one missingEmergency services are continuing to search for a man who was swept away in a tributary of the Upper Grey River this morning.27 Sep 02:49 AM
New ZealandIntruder found standing over baby's cotA terrified Auckland mother was bashed in the head after confronting an intruder she found standing over her baby's cot on Father's Day, police say.23 Sep 04:48 AM
New ZealandDelivered to police in back of chiller vanTwo men who stole a car and dog were delivered to police in the back of a chiller van after a spectacular citizens' arrest in South Westland.17 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandNew marine reserves on West Coast openedFive new marine reserves have been officially opened on the West Coast today.07 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandGunpoint robbery for $100 in coinsA man has made off with $100 in coins after robbing a West Coast dairy at gunpoint last night, police say.23 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandWest Coast man cut out of truckA man has been cut out of his truck after it crashed on the West Coast this morning, injuring both his legs.22 Aug 11:01 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Crossing the ditch - Shane Wratt, Glasseye Creek Sauce CoShane Wratt is the founder of the West Coast-born sauce maker the Glasseye Creek Sauce Co.14 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice can't find shouting elderly driverPolice were unable to find the elderly woman who was driving around Cobden on Saturday afternoon yelling at people out the car window.11 Aug 03:48 AM
New ZealandTeen burned as party prank backfiresA Hokitika teenager suffered serious burns after a party prank backfired in Kokatahi.11 Aug 03:15 AM
New ZealandMooning teen's bad escape bidA 19-year-old man who dropped his pants in front of a police patrol car tried to escape, but was foiled by his trousers around his ankles.11 Aug 02:56 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after quad bike chaseWestport police say an 18-year-old on a quad bike who was arrested after driving around in circles on the street at 12.30am may have been trying to bait police.04 Aug 07:05 AM
New ZealandExodus from GloriavaleThe high number of babies being born in a reclusive Christian community on the West Coast is likely to offset any exodus, says someone who left.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies leave Gloriavale communityFormer Gloriavale Christian Community members have revealed that hundreds have left since its early days, including several families in the past year or so.29 Jul 02:23 AM
PropertyA home with real classA historic NZ school with large playgrounds and a swimming pool is for sale for the same price as a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Auckland.19 Jul 10:42 PM
BusinessReligious group set to drill oil wellA company owned by the Gloriavale Christian Community, on the West Coast, expects to drill a new oil well this spring with a rig that has recently arrived from Korea.11 Jul 05:00 PM
CommoditiesGloriavale firm to start oil drilling on West CoastA company owned by the Gloriavale Christian Community expects to drill a new oil well this spring with a rig that has recently arrived from Korea.11 Jul 03:40 AM
New ZealandDoco sheds light on secluded Kiwi sectA new documentary follows the six-week courtship and marriage of a young couple at the Gloriavale Christian sect, after its leaders opened the doors to a film crew.09 Jul 09:59 PM
Energy'Fed up' miners seek redundancyAn overwhelming number of experienced Stockton mineworkers have volunteered for redundancy because they're fed up, says a worker.08 Jul 06:35 AM
New ZealandTrain driver oblivious to car smashA train driver was unaware that a car had crashed into the side of his coal train near Greymouth.03 Jul 02:14 AM
TravelHigh on the South's rugged majestyAwe-inspiring mountain country amply rewards tramper Conor MacHugh.01 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandMissing American tourist foundA 24-year-old tourist from the United States has has gone missing on the West Coast, police say.29 Jun 07:32 AM
New ZealandFired-up MP defends crossing floorFired-up West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor says he would probably have crossed the floor in Parliament last night with or without the blessing of the Labour Party.27 Jun 03:27 AM
