New ZealandWhat happened? Police seek witnesses to 'incident'Police won't say what is alleged to have occurred in the early morning 'incident'.17 Sep 02:46 AM
RugbyKing Country and North Otago strong, Horowhenua-Kapiti pick up SeruwaluTwo games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.02 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandSuspicious house fire near WestportCrews from Granity, Waimangaroa and Westport brought the fire under control.10 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan admits spate of violent offendingHe punched a driver in the face, fracturing his cheekbone and chipping his tooth.26 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Highly reckless' boatie convicted for sailing unsafe yachtThe vessel didn't have a working radio... lifejackets, charts or other means to navigate.23 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandCyclone Fehi: The latestState Highway 6 has reopened, but some still remain without power on the West Coast.03 Feb 12:31 AM
BusinessSafety first then call, Insurance Council tells storm victimsDon't do anything that puts your safety at risk, the council says01 Feb 08:01 PM
New ZealandCampers evacuated as 'mini tsunami' of floodwater hitsThe wild weather was bad news for campers on the grounds of the Westport Trotting Club.01 Feb 02:27 AM
New ZealandFlooding, schools closed as Fehi slams into southYesterday in Dunedin it was 35C - today they're facing torrential rain and school's out.31 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in crash outside WestportThe man died at the scene after hitting a fence, police say.03 Dec 07:57 AM
New ZealandSwimmer missing near WestportA man in his fifties has been lost at a river junction near Westport.25 Nov 08:38 PM
New ZealandD-Day for new mines on conservation landMinister says conservation land needs to be protected from bulldozers and diggers.09 Nov 03:53 AM
New ZealandPolice called after drunken man with axe holes up in shedDomestic violence incident escalated on West Coast.26 Oct 04:48 AM
New ZealandWest Coast 'fire' was just high-vis workersFirefighters say they had a bit of a chuckle with they arrived and found the "fire".23 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandHousing crisis hits kids' schoolworkChildren's schoolwork is suffering as rising rents force more low-income families to move.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'If I was an animal, there would be an uproar'Westport woman Linda Fenn is locked in a battle with doctors over pain medication.12 Aug 10:23 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after West Coast standoffFive-hour standoff in West Coast town involved armed offenders squad and negotiators.26 Jul 07:24 AM
New ZealandAnnoying rooster drives man from homeNeighbours refuse to let go of rooster, who has been waking man in early hours.19 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandConstruction to start on new great walkThe great walk will be open to mountain bikers all year.18 Jul 09:58 PM
New ZealandTa ta tattoo: How former inmate will look without inkMark Cropp has accepted an offer to undergo free laser tattoo removal.14 Jul 01:11 AM
New ZealandFace-tattoo saga: Job offers flood in for ex-conCompanies are offering their support for an ex-prisoner who wants to turn his life around.13 Jul 10:37 PM
New ZealandTattooed ex-con: 'I just want a job'Mark Cropp's face reads 'Devast8' - ink he says he got while drunk in prison.13 Jul 12:30 AM
New ZealandRugby coach's son dies of asthma attackFamily of Taylor Marsters, 9, are "broken-hearted" after he died of an asthma attack.05 Jul 09:10 AM
New ZealandNaked man arrested for main street press-upsThe late-night exerciser was described by police as 'off his face'.27 Jun 02:46 AM
New ZealandMan 'caught on film' denies burglaryMan allegedly filmed by Christchurch homeowner denies being caught in act of burglary25 Jun 11:17 PM
SportPlayer drain killing rugby clubsIn the fourth of a five-part series, we go to the extremities to gauge the state of rugby.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStolen washing reveals heart, hardshipA mother's plea has been answered after her baby's blanket was stolen from a washing line.17 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandGovt talks 'sweetener' for minerForest & Bird suspects the Government plans to open access to coal.02 May 03:47 AM
EnergyCoal mine: Council rescinds decisionLegal action by Forest & Bird has prompted a U-turn over the proposed Te Kuha coal mine.13 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandCancer sufferer guilty of cannabis possessionLeukaemia victim needs to take seven morphine tablets daily to alleviate pain.12 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandMP seeks probe into claims against mayorMP Damien O'Connor seeks probe into claims against Westland Mayor Bruce Smith.07 Apr 05:21 AM
New ZealandDog stuck down a hole on West CoastJack Russell "Jacko" has been trapped down the sinkhole since early yesterday.06 Apr 11:45 PM
New ZealandAnother sighting of missing womanPolice have confirmed a second sighting of missing Westport woman Leanne Ryall on Friday.22 Mar 01:52 AM
New ZealandMissing mother: Active searches suspendedPolice have suspended active searches for missing Westport mother Leanne Ryall.21 Mar 02:42 AM
