New ZealandDHB denies responsibility for midwivesThe West Coast DHB says it's not responsible for ensuring its own birthing facility in Westport has enough midwives.01 Dec 04:13 AM
New ZealandMore join barricade at Pike River minePike River Mine protesters ramped up their action this morning, fired up after a frustrating meeting with Solid Energy management in Greymouth yesterday.01 Dec 03:36 AM
New ZealandGreymouth man must pay back drugs moneyA Greymouth man who told a German tourist that he would supply him with cannabis was convicted in the Greymouth District Court yesterday of obtaining money by deception - and ordered to pay the money back.01 Dec 03:09 AM
New ZealandPike River families fume after meetingPike River families say a meeting with Solid Energy's new boss over re-entering the mine was "insulting".30 Nov 07:47 AM
New ZealandMidwife leaving job: 'It's just too expensive'One of Westport's two resident midwives is leaving, saying her job is financially unsustainable.30 Nov 01:46 AM
New ZealandSprings Junction: Fatal crash jams up SH65One person died in a mid-morning crash between two trucks on the busy State Highway 65 near Springs Junction.30 Nov 01:33 AM
New Zealand$6.5m Franz Josef wastewater bid shot downThe new Westland District Council has rejected plans for a $6.5 million wastewater treatment plant at Franz Josef Glacier.29 Nov 01:29 AM
New ZealandBuller's Integrated Family Health Centre to be completed four years later than plannedBuller's Integrated Family Health Centre (IFHC) is set to be completed in the first half of 2019 - more than four years later than originally planned.28 Nov 08:52 AM
New ZealandWestport eateries to re-open next monthTwo Westport eateries which closed their doors in recent years will both reopen next month.28 Nov 08:43 AM
OpinionRachel SmalleySmalley: An avoidable loss of lifeCOMMENT: That a skipper with so much experience attempted to tackle that bar in such a huge swell just doesn't make sense.27 Nov 07:36 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence retracts warningCivil Defence said "contrary to some reports there is no 'imminent threat' to the West Coast from earthquakes".24 Nov 08:10 AM
New ZealandPunakaiki freedom camping ban put on iceThe Buller District Council has delayed until next year a decision on whether to ban freedom camping at Punakaiki.24 Nov 08:05 AM
New ZealandWestport schools' decile request deniedFour Westport schools will lose thousands of dollars of yearly funding after again failing to convince the Ministry of Education to overturn their decile ratings.24 Nov 07:30 AM
New ZealandPike River protest: Geotech in the firing linePike River protest action entered its 12th day today with Geotech in the firing line and further court action under way.24 Nov 01:20 AM
OpinionSmalley: Impossible Pike River decisionCOMMENT: It's one of the toughest calls. Do you have some sympathy for the families of those who died? Or do you push them to one side and seal the mine?23 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandCompany pulls out of sealing Pike RiverSolid Energy is "disappointed" that Allied Concrete has decided not to supply the company to help seal the Pike River mine.23 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandPursuit through cemetery with pool cue detailed in Greymouth courtThe pursuit of a Greymouth man through the Karoro Lawn Cemetery while brandishing a pool cue was recounted in the Greymouth District Court yesterday.23 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandClose call after blaze destroys family homeA Coal Creek family has lost everything when fire tore through their home at 3am.23 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandWaitaha River hydro scheme emails discoveredThe Department of Conservation has discovered a further 2864 submissions on the Waitaha River hydro scheme caught in its email spam filters.23 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandFire destroys West Coast homeEarly morning fire badly damages Greymouth home.22 Nov 05:10 PM
New ZealandWest Coast Wildlife Centre welcomes 101st kiwi chickThe West Coast Wildlife Centre at Franz Josef Glacier has hatched its 101st Haast tokoeka kiwi chick.22 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandPike River plea to contractors: 'Down tools'Protesters were again moved off the Pike River Mine access road this morning.22 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandPike families' desperate plea: Don't seal mineTwo women opposing the permanent sealing of the Pike River mine have made a desperate plea to contractors tasked with the job. Sonya 21 Nov 02:17 AM
New ZealandFerry traffic pours through MurchisonAn alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.17 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandNick Smith tells Pike River supporters: 'We will seal mine'A last-ditch bid to allow Mines Rescue to explore the Pike River Mine drift before it is sealed permanently has been abandoned.17 Nov 01:52 AM
New ZealandDriver ends centre stage in Ngahere crashThe old Ngahere Hall has survived the indignity of a car crashing through the wall to end up wedged under the stage.16 Nov 03:17 AM
New ZealandPolice urge extra care on Lewis PassWest Coast police today advised motorists to take extra care when driving through the Lewis Pass and Maruia Valley on SH7 and SH65 as traffic numbers build up.16 Nov 02:25 AM
TourismTourism rush for West Coast after quakesTourists are heading to the South Island's West Coast in their droves after the devastating east coast earthquake.15 Nov 08:53 PM
New ZealandWest Coast update: Traffic increases after heavy rain, roads damagedHeavy truck traffic is expected to increase through the West Coast after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake.15 Nov 01:18 AM
New ZealandExplained: The science behind the quakeScientists investigating the mechanics of the earthquake say it faulted in the same way the February 22, 2011, Christchurch Earthquake did.13 Nov 06:25 PM
New Zealand'There are people that survived'There is no doubt in Daniel Rockhouse's mind that he and Russell Smith were not the only two who survived the first Pike River mine explosion.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPike River mine closure delayed a weekThe sealing-off of the Pike River mine has been delayed for a week to allow families to mark the sixth anniversary of the disaster.13 Nov 04:27 AM
New ZealandSunshine not set to last, MetService warnsIt's beginning to feel like summer in some parts of the country, with pohutukawa bursting into bloom. "People have been getting a 13 Nov 03:56 AM
