KahuAction urged on South Auckland's high baby death rateNewborns and unborn babies in later pregnancy have been dying in South Auckland at a higher rate than the national average for most of the past decade.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandACC keeps Buller man waitingA Buller man who has been plagued by medical problems since 2008 may have to wait at least another two months for an ACC review to be completed.13 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandSex offender shows 'no remorse'A sexual assault victim faced her attacker in court and described how his "depravity" had robbed her of her childhood.13 Nov 03:46 AM
New ZealandMissing man may have been swept awayFears are growing that a missing Christchurch tramper could have been swept away in a swollen West Coast river about two weeks ago.08 Nov 07:10 PM
BusinessWhitebait festival runs at $100k lossThe much vaunted Great West Coast Whitebait Festival in Christchurch has left the Hokitika organisers $100,000 out of pocket.26 Oct 03:17 AM
New Zealand$46k fine for contractorAn Australian contractor which lost three staff members in the Pike River Mine disaster has been fined $46,800 after admitting breaches of the Health and Safety Act.26 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandPike River: Contractor to be sentencedPike River contractor Valley Longwall will be sentenced today for failing to ensure the safety of workers who died in explosions at the mine.25 Oct 07:44 PM
New ZealandTornado hits small West Coast townA tornado flattened an old wooden theatre, tore roofs off houses and shattered windows as it ripped through a small West Coast settlement overnight.22 Oct 01:59 AM
New ZealandCoast's controversial sloganThe sometimes wet West Coast is about to play on its reputation with a new $100,000 marketing slogan. Guess what it is?15 Oct 10:47 PM
New ZealandPike River: PM 'doesn't want to listen'Pike River Mine families' spokesman Bernie Monk said he was gutted after the PM refused to help with a mine re-entry, after the mine's owners agreed to an attempt.09 Oct 02:48 AM
New ZealandBoy survives night in bushAn 11-year-old Christchurch boy survived the night in dense bush on the West Coast at the weekend, while wearing just a pair of shorts and singlet.01 Oct 03:57 AM
New ZealandSouthern shock therapy rate highestSouthern District Health Board's rate of electroconvulsive therapy, at more than double the national average, is the highest in the country.30 Sep 08:01 PM
New ZealandPolice left three drunks in car with keysPolice got a rap in the Greymouth District Court yesterday for leaving three drunk men in a vehicle and the keys in the ignition, in the 'wilderness' in the middle of the night.28 Sep 03:04 AM
New ZealandFarmer sentenced for starving cowsA West Coast farmer has been sentenced to community service after 60 cattle were found dead and dying.27 Sep 07:40 AM
OpinionEditorial: Jobs with a future neededThis month's toll of job losses is striking - but it's a reflection of a slowing of the Chinese economy. It's time to look for jobs that have a future.26 Sep 05:29 PM
Energy500 breadwinners out of workClose to 500 breadwinners will lose their jobs, and more than $50 million a year will be sucked out of the Greymouth economy, as Spring Creek Mine is moved into care and maintenance.26 Sep 05:49 AM
