CommoditiesEnvironmentalists appeal against Denniston Plateau decisionA High Court hearing gets underway in Christchurch this morning as environmental groups try more ways to stall mining on the Denniston Plateau.27 May 05:48 AM
New ZealandDesperate bid to douse fatal fireA neighbour with a garden hose was unable to douse a garage fire early this morning which killed a man.24 May 10:41 PM
CommoditiesDenniston Plateau mine a step closerAustralian mining company Bathurst Resources has passed a crucial hurdle to establishing an open cast coal mine on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau.23 May 02:33 AM
New ZealandFuneral fracas left man unconsciousA fracas at a West Coast funeral wake left one innocent bystander unconscious and his brother nursing a bruised head, the Greymouth District Court heard yesterday.22 May 04:05 AM
New ZealandMystery painter's pedestrian crossingArnott Heights residents hope to convince authorities to install a pedestrian crossing in the Greymouth suburb, but in the meantime one resident has painted their own.22 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile lawyer suspended for drink drivingA high-profile West Coast criminal lawyer who tried to beat a third drink driving conviction by putting coins in his mouth, and unplugging the breath-testing machine, has been suspended for three months and fined $12,000.01 May 10:23 PM
New ZealandWeather patterns set to get messyMixed weather is expected in much of the country this week with people being told to prepare for wind and rain to hit - as well as occasional warm conditions.28 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandHigh profile West Coast lawyer suspendedHigh-profile West Coast criminal lawyer Doug Taffs has been suspended from practising law for three months for bringing the legal profession into disrepute.26 Apr 07:05 AM
New ZealandGale force winds for West CoastThunderstorms, heavy rain and gale force winds are likely to hit the South Island's West Coast this weekend.25 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandCapsized boat to be salvaged todayThe boat that capsized near Greymouth this week will be salvaged today, the district's mayor says.20 Apr 12:53 AM
New ZealandHorrific burns suffered in surgeryA hospital has apologised to a West Coast woman who suffered horrific burns when near-boiling water burst inside her during a procedure.19 Apr 07:01 AM
New ZealandCoastguard defends response to tragedyThe Greymouth Coastguard took about 45 minutes to get to the wreck of the Lady Anna; after the skipper had been pulled from the water and pronounced dead.17 Apr 03:25 AM
New ZealandFather shattered by fisherman's deathThe devastated father of the skipper, killed today when his boat capsized near Greymouth, has spoken about the pain of losing is only son in the tragedy.16 Apr 06:24 AM
New ZealandDire quake warning for Alpine FaultCivil Defence officials say there could be up to 10,000 casualties when the Alpine Fault ruptures sometime in the next 50 years - and 1000 could be fatal.09 Apr 09:40 PM
New ZealandAccused flees after wrong box tickedAn accused sex offender from the West Coast was able to adopt a new name and flee to Australia because a Ministry of Justice employee ticked the wrong box on a form, an internal review has revealed.05 Apr 03:52 AM
EnergyOpencast Pike River mine mootedOfficials are investigating a proposal which could lead to the Pike River mine being turned into an opencast coal pit stretching into a national park.27 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyKey distances Govt from Telecom cutsPrime Minister John Key has denied that the Solid Energy crisis and Telecom job cuts are a black mark against the Government's handling of the economy.22 Feb 05:39 AM
EnergySolid Energy crisis: Govt vows to save itSolid Energy is in crisis, with a Government bailout almost inevitable, mine closures possible and further job cuts likely in another restructure to try to salvage it.21 Feb 05:40 PM
