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
Energy'Hell no', say miner wivesMiners were emotional after a meeting with the Minister of State Owned Enterprises, saying he had made up his mind over their proposal before the meeting began.25 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandPike River: No reopening of hearingThe Pike River Royal Commission of Inquiry will not be reopened for more evidence and there will be no delay in the commission's report being published, a court has ruled.18 Sep 03:00 AM
