New ZealandDrink driver 'playing Russian roulette'A West Coast man who was shocked speechless when he was declined bail was even more bewildered when he was jailed on his 13th drink-driving conviction.03 Jul 02:32 AM
New ZealandCannabis find: Man denies he's a dealerA Westport man has told a jury the 8.5kg of cannabis police found in his home and vehicle was all for his own use.29 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandArmed intruders targeted their victimsThe masked and armed intruders who terrorised a West Coast couple last week had targeted their victims, police revealed today.24 Jun 04:47 AM
New ZealandDriver dragged from car during assaultThe driver of a car parked at the Blaketown tiphead last night was dragged from his vehicle, threatened with a knife and assaulted.21 Jun 03:30 AM
New ZealandArmed intruders break into home, detain coupleA couple suffered minor injuries when armed intruders wearing disguises burst into their West Coast home last night.20 Jun 04:06 AM
New ZealandMan fined for pushing bicycle into path of off-duty cop's carA West Coast man who pushed a bicycle into the path of a car, only to find the driver was an off-duty policeman, appeared in court yesterday.20 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandConfidential medical notes still missingConfidential medical notes about up to 65 mental health patients are still missing after being left on a Wellington bus.13 Jun 04:52 AM
New ZealandGrey District Council mulls 'eco' burialsA West Coast council is considering the creation of an "eco cemetery".12 Jun 07:21 PM
CommoditiesDenniston mine appeal thrown outConservationists fighting a decision to allow an Australian mining company to dig for coal on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau have suffered a major setback today.06 Jun 05:22 AM
CommoditiesEnvironmentalists appeal against Denniston Plateau decisionA High Court hearing gets underway in Christchurch this morning as environmental groups try more ways to stall mining on the Denniston Plateau.27 May 05:48 AM
New ZealandDesperate bid to douse fatal fireA neighbour with a garden hose was unable to douse a garage fire early this morning which killed a man.24 May 10:41 PM
CommoditiesDenniston Plateau mine a step closerAustralian mining company Bathurst Resources has passed a crucial hurdle to establishing an open cast coal mine on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau.23 May 02:33 AM
New ZealandFuneral fracas left man unconsciousA fracas at a West Coast funeral wake left one innocent bystander unconscious and his brother nursing a bruised head, the Greymouth District Court heard yesterday.22 May 04:05 AM
New ZealandMystery painter's pedestrian crossingArnott Heights residents hope to convince authorities to install a pedestrian crossing in the Greymouth suburb, but in the meantime one resident has painted their own.22 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile lawyer suspended for drink drivingA high-profile West Coast criminal lawyer who tried to beat a third drink driving conviction by putting coins in his mouth, and unplugging the breath-testing machine, has been suspended for three months and fined $12,000.01 May 10:23 PM
