West Coast
Police pull body from car in Buller River
A man's body has been recovered from a car found in Buller River near Westport on the West Coast.
Pike River camera plan a govt 'stalling tactic'
The government has ignored the requests of Pike River victims' families in its plan to put a camera in the mine, one widow says, and is simply stalling for election day.
Mayor: Westland Council still retains ratepayers' confidence
Multiple investigations and the resignation of the chief executive have not undermined Westland ratepayers' confidence in their council, the district's mayor says.
Body of man found in West Coast gorge
The body of a man has been found after he went swimming in the Taipo River, near Jacksons on the West Coast, late last night.
Rare kiwi released at West Coast sanctuary
Eleven of New Zealand's rarest kiwi have been released to a sanctuary on the West Coast today.
Greymouth man dies in West Coast workplace accident
An 18-year-old who died in a workplace accident as he was re-piling a house on the West Coast has been named.
Dog trapped for two days finds his own way out
A dog trapped down a tomo - or sinkhole - on the West Coast for two days has this morning emerged safe and well.
Westland mayor reassuring ratepayers as two executives under investigation
Westland mayor Bruce Smith announced yesterday his council's chief executive Tanya Winter had been suspended. Audio
Woman's body found near Shingle Beach
The body of a woman has been found in bushes near a beach in Westport.
Two Hector's dolphins found dead
The discovery of two Hector's dolphins on South Island beaches is raising questions over whether enough is being done to protect the endangered species.
US helicopter maker rejects NZ crash report
A US-based helicopter manufacturer has criticised a New Zealand report into a fatal crash involving one of its aircraft.
Grans turn protection squad for West Coast rivers
A group of Māori and Pākehā grandmothers want conservation orders placed on 38 rivers on the South Island's West Coast.
Maori grannies call for conservation orders over rivers
Environmental groups are backing the call by a group of Maori grandmothers for conservation orders over more than three dozen South Island rivers. Audio
Pilot killed in West Coast chopper crash named
The helicopter pilot who died in a crash on the South Island's West Coast on Monday has been named.
Got a free bed for a Lions fan?
One man hopes to give travelling Lions fans a taste of Kiwi culture through the time-honoured tradition of billeting.
'Ongoing risk' of sex abuse at Gloriavale - govt report
People who left the religious community told government investigators Gloriavale leaders knew about sexual and physical abuse, but did almost nothing about it.
Police at scene of fatal West Coast helicopter crash
Police are now at the remote area near Reefton where a light helicopter crashed yesterday, killing one person.
Westport woman missing for three days
Leanne Ryall, 50, was last seen walking down a street in the West Coast town last Friday.
South Island alpine rail link reopens
Freight trains will be running from the West Coast to Christchurch from today and the TranzAlpine resumes on Wednesday after a six-week closure.
Rail back in action today across Alps
After more than a month out of action, West Coast rail is back up and running today after a fire last month damaged bridges, tracks and signalling systems between Cass and Springfield. Audio