New ZealandBloody rampage haunts CoastConstable Quirke shoots Stanley Graham and brings to an end one of New Zealand's worst mass shootings that killed seven men.16 Oct 07:20 PM
New ZealandTeen's drink death: Parents forgivenessThe mother of a 17-year-old boy who died after drinking heavily says she has no resentment towards his older friend who supplied him alcohol.16 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandBloody rampage haunts CoastIt was 75 years ago this month that West Coast farmer Stanley Graham killed for the first time. A total of seven people would be dead before he was caught.13 Oct 07:48 PM
New ZealandHelen Kelly a 'relentless changemaker'Tributes are pouring in for the former head of the Council of Trade Unions who died this morning after a battle with lung cancer.13 Oct 07:41 PM
New ZealandOutbreak of virus fatal for Greymouth dogsVet says in the past two weeks unvaccinated dogs in the town had been hit hard by the deadly parvovirus.13 Oct 01:28 AM
New ZealandGreg O'Connor: A life on the front lineAfter working undercover in the drug and gang scene, retiring Police Assoc boss says he relied on rugby, possum trapping and the West Coast to sort out his head.12 Oct 04:08 AM
New ZealandWest Coast patients' appointments postponedUp to 30 West Coast patients won't get scheduled surgery or outpatient consultations next week as a result of the junior doctors' strike.12 Oct 04:04 AM
New ZealandRugby player wakes up from induced comaThe West Coast rugby player who underwent emergency brain surgery after collapsing straight after a Heartland Championship match against 12 Oct 03:41 AM
New ZealandWest Coast anti-1080 protester Pete Lusk has court winVeteran anti-1080 protester Pete Lusk successfully argued to have his bail conditions changed.12 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandHaast man jailed for attack on policemanMan faced charges of assault with a weapon, assault, intentional damage, resisting arrest and using threatening language.11 Oct 05:28 AM
New ZealandHokitika minister has been elected Bishop of Te WaipounamuA Hokitika minister has been elected Bishop of Te Waipounamu in the Anglican Maori Church.11 Oct 05:18 AM
New ZealandRailway house at Otira burns to groundAn old railway house at Otira razed by fire early today was not insured.11 Oct 03:09 AM
TravelWest Coast: What lies beneathIn the absolute silence of deep underground, Bronwyn Sell experiences true darkness - and the beauty it conceals.11 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandCancers left hidden by test changeChanges undermine value of national bowel screening programme, expert says.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDead hunter named as Nicolaj BrunPolice have named the man who died following a fall on the Gunn Ridge Track near Whataroa on Friday as Nicolaj Brun.08 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandWest Coast hunter's body recoveredPolice have recovered the body of a man who has died after falling from a ridge line on the West Coast last night.08 Oct 07:11 AM
New ZealandHunter killed on the West CoastA man has died after falling from a ridgeline on the West Coast tonight. Police said the man, who had been on a hunting trip with 07 Oct 09:02 AM
New Zealand1080 protests: 'Activism out of control'Federated Farmers says "feral" anti-1080 activists are worse than the pests.07 Oct 02:39 AM
New ZealandTourists' evening stroll turns into police rescueA trio of tourists who went for a walk up to Kings Park to view the sunset became lost and had to call the police to help them down.07 Oct 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Gold miner' discharged without convictionA West Coast man who admitted illegally mining gold on his own property has been discharged without conviction.07 Oct 02:00 AM
BusinessSolid Energy chairman has had enough of criticismSolid Energy's chairman says his board has done its best for the West Coast and he's fed up with continual criticism from the region.06 Oct 04:27 AM
New ZealandMayor's plan to uplift George Dobson memorialGrey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn proposes uplifting the memorial to pioneer West Coast surveyor George Dobson.05 Oct 04:03 AM
BusinessHokitika postal services in line for shake-upHokitika postal services are in line for another dramatic overhaul next month, when the posties will be replaced with a contractor. Long-term 05 Oct 03:34 AM
New ZealandWest Coasters welcome early start to summer tourism seasonStrong forward bookings into summer have been welcomed by West Coast hotel and motel owners, who say the peak season is starting earlier 05 Oct 02:42 AM
New Zealand1080 protest: Not enough evidence to lay chargesWestport police say they do not have enough evidence to lay charges over allegations 1080 protesters damaged a Department of Conservation 05 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandAllegations 1080 protestors damaged DOC carWestport police say they do not have enough evidence to lay charges over allegations 1080 protestors damaged a Department of Conservation staff member's car.05 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandMan caught driving while disqualified for 15th timeA Westport driver caught driving while disqualified for the 15th time has been sentenced to Community detention, supervision and community work in lieu of disqualification.05 Oct 01:31 AM
New Zealand1080 bait dropped on Old Ghost Rd, West CoastMultiple aerial 1080 drops have taken place in the northern Buller area over recent weeks.04 Oct 03:14 AM
BusinessBidders vie for Solid dealSolid Energy's new owner or owners may be known by the end of this month.04 Oct 02:42 AM
New ZealandNo arrests yet after armed robbery at dairyThree men armed with a gun held up a 17-year-old living at premises attached to the dairy late Sunday night and beat him.04 Oct 02:21 AM
New Zealand39 albatrosses killed during fishing tripsThe skipper of a commercial fishing boat admitted failing to scare seabirds away and may have cost his employer his vessel.04 Oct 01:24 AM
New Zealand1080 warning over trout fisheriesFish and Game says it wants DoC to do more to reduce the threat 1080 poison poses to people gathering food from waterways.03 Oct 03:40 AM
SportRugby player's emergency brain surgeryBrogan Watt fell ill immediately after West Coast's 62-28 loss to Poverty Bay.03 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandTeen threatened with rifle in robberyTeen threatened at gunpoint by three men wearing fancy dress and wigs during dairy robbery.03 Oct 03:11 AM
