New ZealandWeather patterns set to get messyMixed weather is expected in much of the country this week with people being told to prepare for wind and rain to hit - as well as occasional warm conditions.28 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandHigh profile West Coast lawyer suspendedHigh-profile West Coast criminal lawyer Doug Taffs has been suspended from practising law for three months for bringing the legal profession into disrepute.26 Apr 07:05 AM
New ZealandGale force winds for West CoastThunderstorms, heavy rain and gale force winds are likely to hit the South Island's West Coast this weekend.25 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandCapsized boat to be salvaged todayThe boat that capsized near Greymouth this week will be salvaged today, the district's mayor says.20 Apr 12:53 AM
New ZealandHorrific burns suffered in surgeryA hospital has apologised to a West Coast woman who suffered horrific burns when near-boiling water burst inside her during a procedure.19 Apr 07:01 AM
New ZealandCoastguard defends response to tragedyThe Greymouth Coastguard took about 45 minutes to get to the wreck of the Lady Anna; after the skipper had been pulled from the water and pronounced dead.17 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandFather shattered by fisherman's deathThe devastated father of the skipper, killed today when his boat capsized near Greymouth, has spoken about the pain of losing is only son in the tragedy.16 Apr 06:24 AM
New ZealandDire quake warning for Alpine FaultCivil Defence officials say there could be up to 10,000 casualties when the Alpine Fault ruptures sometime in the next 50 years - and 1000 could be fatal.09 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandAccused flees after wrong box tickedAn accused sex offender from the West Coast was able to adopt a new name and flee to Australia because a Ministry of Justice employee ticked the wrong box on a form, an internal review has revealed.05 Apr 03:52 AM
EnergyOpencast Pike River mine mootedOfficials are investigating a proposal which could lead to the Pike River mine being turned into an opencast coal pit stretching into a national park.27 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyKey distances Govt from Telecom cutsPrime Minister John Key has denied that the Solid Energy crisis and Telecom job cuts are a black mark against the Government's handling of the economy.22 Feb 05:39 AM
EnergySolid Energy crisis: Govt vows to save itSolid Energy is in crisis, with a Government bailout almost inevitable, mine closures possible and further job cuts likely in another restructure to try to salvage it.21 Feb 05:40 PM
New ZealandVideo catches river dump from bridgeWork on a West Coast bridge has been halted after workers were caught on camera dumping material into the river.18 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandRough weather set to continue for West CoastWest Coasters hit by a deluge of heavy rain and thunderstorms can expect little relief in the coming weeks.13 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandPantsless driver offers hitchhikers liftA man naked from the waist down stopped to pick up two Chilean women hitchhiking on the West Coast.07 Jan 01:04 AM
