New ZealandFire at old psychiatric hospital siteHokitika building "well ablaze" and fire took more than an hour to bring under control.22 Sep 07:04 PM
EnergySpring Creek mine to be broken up, sold by tenderThe coalmine that once fired Greymouth's economy will be broken up and sold by tender.22 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandFire destroys West Coast helicopter baseA fire has completely destroyed a helicopter hangar on the West Coast.20 Sep 03:54 AM
New ZealandBody recovered near Greymouth boat wreckageA body has been recovered near the wreckage of the Greymouth fishing boat Wendy J.20 Sep 03:40 AM
New ZealandTwo injured, one critically, in West Coast truck crashA helicopter is heading to the site to take the person to hospital18 Sep 08:02 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing Wendy J fishermenThe Wendy J ran aground and sank after its propeller snagged on rope.17 Sep 03:50 AM
New ZealandFamily 'all over the place' as fishermen missingFamily of a missing fisherman are praying he returns home safely.16 Sep 09:24 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing boaties suspendedThe search for two boaties missing in West Coast waters has been suspended overnight.16 Sep 05:33 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Ardern navigates out of tax whirlpoolJacinda Ardern looked a bit hesitant about a photo op involving whitewater rafting today.14 Sep 05:59 AM
New ZealandJacinda Adern feted by Coast Labour faithfulThe Jacinda roadshow packed out the Regent Theatre in Greymouth this morning.14 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandArdern unveils West Coast development plansLabour leader promises $20m upgrade for Buller Hospital and funding for cycle trails.13 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandArdern asked to lead six days before Little exitJacinda Ardern says she refused first invitation to lead Labour.13 Sep 09:17 PM
New ZealandBlessing for Ardern as she visits Labour's birthplaceJacinda Ardern's campaign has taken her to the birthplace of the Labour Party.13 Sep 08:49 AM
New ZealandMan who killed 15-month old son named32-year-old Dane Blake killed his 15-month-old son Leith Hutchinson in 2015.13 Sep 05:52 AM
TravelMurder on the Greymouth ExpressThere would be Alps. Snow. A dining car, and possibly dodgy travelling companions...11 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's heroics save children from frozen river wreckBoys were at risk of drowning in wrecked car or being swept away by swift river.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHero teenager rescues three kids trapped in car in riverLocal says the bridge was "beyond its use-by date" and there had been previous crashes.10 Sep 11:48 PM
New ZealandAll hail's breaking loose - stormy 24 hours aheadIt's going to be a wild 24 hours in the west.05 Sep 11:06 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain causes slips to fall on roads"Severe weather" warning: heavy rain in parts of Gisborne and northern Hawke's Bay.02 Sep 11:11 PM
New ZealandWarm but wet spring looking likelyNew Zealand has a high chance of seeing warmer than average temperatures this spring.01 Sep 06:05 AM
New ZealandCouncillors shocked at state of Greymouth CBDGrey district councillors shocked at the state of parts of the CBD during a town walk.01 Sep 02:29 AM
New ZealandWhitebait season starts well on West CoastWhitebait season off to good start, veteran says.01 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandWhitebaiters primed for season openingWest Coast Whitebaiters have their nets ready for the season opening tomorrow morning.31 Aug 03:13 AM
BusinessDevelopment West Coast back in blackDevelopment West Coast back in the black with stable operational costs.30 Aug 02:36 AM
TravelBar/Fly: Monteith's Brewery, GreymouthThe West Coast has seen booms and busts but the beer has been flowing for 150 years.29 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandCocaine case: Beekeeper scammed online, says lawyerKiwi charged with smuggling cocaine to Australia fell for an online scam, his lawyer says.29 Aug 03:30 AM
New ZealandAccelerant thrown on bonfire: Two badly burntTwo people were badly burned by a bonfire at Kotuku on the West Coast on Saturday night.28 Aug 04:42 AM
New ZealandBiker dies in 2am crash as two motorcycles collideA 46-year-old Westport motorcyclist is dead following a crash with another motorcyclist.28 Aug 04:13 AM
New ZealandRetired Kiwi beekeeper accused of importing cocaineRetired Kiwi beekeeper accused of importing cocaine into Australia due in Perth court.28 Aug 04:08 AM
New ZealandWestland District Council almost $1 million in redWestland District Council looks set to finish financial year almost $1 million in the red.28 Aug 02:54 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 ZealandWestland District Council CEO announcedSimon Bastion is the new Westland District Council chief executive officer.18 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandGreymouth man jailed for eight years after vicious bat attackBat attack that caused brain damage showed "extreme violence without provocation".18 Aug 04:31 AM
