New ZealandShooting murder accused enters no pleaA 41-year-old Hokitika man has appeared in court to face a charge of murdering an elderly man found shot dead yesterday.06 Apr 11:38 PM
New ZealandTwo men gunned down in houseA 41-year-old man will appear in court today on one count of murder after a double shooting in Hokitika yesterday.06 Apr 09:27 PM
EnergyMayor backs $300m hydro dam planMayor Pat McManus says there's no shortage of water on the West Coast and the 'silent majority' of locals support the proposed Mokihinui dam.06 Apr 08:51 PM
New ZealandDouble murder charge over Hokitika deathsA man in his 40s has been charged with two counts of murder and will appear in the Greymouth District Court tomorrow.06 Apr 08:10 AM
TravelHistory burns deep on the wild west roadJim Eagles rediscovers an era of highway robberies and religious battles.30 Mar 11:00 PM
EnergyKey: Government must prove mining is worthwhileThe Prime Minister believes most New Zealanders would support mining on conservation land if the Government can prove it will benefit the country.29 Mar 05:07 AM
New ZealandNeo-Nazi's estranged wife admits kicking policeA 28-year-old woman has admitted spitting into a police officer's mouth and kicking two officers in the groin.26 Mar 03:55 AM
TravelAncient ice rivers march onwardJim Eagles discovers quaint towns and glacier movements on the West Coast.24 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandNo open cast mining on conservation land - PMThere will be no open cast mining on Great Barrier Island or Coromandel, John Key assured Parliament today, while under attack over the Govt's mining plan.23 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandSevere gales to lash parts of NZSevere gales powerful enough to damage trees and power lines are set to lash the east coast of the South Island and the parts of the North Island.21 Mar 09:36 PM
TravelWest Coast: Charms of old? Take your pickThe romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.17 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelOut of the darkness and into the lightA journey through Arthur's Pass reveals a wealth of history.10 Mar 03:00 PM
TravelFamous journey steeped in contrastsWarm tunnels allow Jim Eagles to savour the TranzAlpine rail experience longer.02 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.27 Feb 08:12 PM
