New ZealandTourists seen on wrong side of roadA car driven by tourists was seen on the wrong side of the road shortly before it crashed on the West Coast of the South Island yesterday, killing one.03 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandDisease-carrying tick found on West CoastA blood-borne, tick-carried parasite, which causes serious a disease in cattle, has been identified for the first time on the West Coast.25 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandMiracle escape as boulder smashes van'Luckily for me, the van was sturdy.' A Greymouth woman has recounted the moment a massive boulder crashed into the vehicle she was sitting in.24 Nov 07:22 PM
New ZealandPregnant squatter: Officials change tuneOfficials have changed their tune on a "derelict" Mokihinui house where a pregnant woman had been living.04 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandConcern for pregnant squatterA police officer is concerned a pregnant woman is living in unsafe conditions in a rundown West Coast house -- but the Buller District Council won't do anything about it.29 Oct 09:36 PM
New ZealandWest Coast man located on remote trackA man who went missing while exploring remote areas in his four wheel drive in the West Coast has been located.11 Oct 01:12 AM
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
