‘Cowboy’ behind Wild West-themed attraction jailed over underground weed bunker
The drug operation was uncovered by the police after secret surveillance.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromWest Coast
Strong southern Kiwis contingent fly home to hunt Kangaroos in Christchurch
The return of the South Island Kiwi and the historic departure of rugby's silverware.
South Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitude
A heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.
'The sweet spot': Best times, places for Kiwis to see once-in-a-lifetime comet
Astronomer recommends leaving the city and heading west for rare sighting.
'Once in a lifetime': Kiwis have chance to see comet reappearing after 80,000 years
The best chance to see the comet would be to leave the city and head west.
Father dies hours after being sent home by Westport hospital
Woman whose husband's death is being reviewed by Te Whatu Ora says she has heard nothing.
'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics
Patrick Phelps: A Green Party politician and a mining industry stooge walk out of a bar
OPINION: Those picking Remuera over Reefton, Wadestown over Westport shouldn't lecture.
Champion of the provinces fronts up to West Coasters
Shane Jones says Coasters should expect share of mining revenue.
Downpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout October
A weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.
'Life or death': West Coasters march through the streets to protest 'dire' healthcare system
Buller's after-hours clinic is closing, while only one ambulance services the West Coast.
Grey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supply
Grey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'
'Heartbreaking': Kiwi mum on life after escaping Gloriavale
Pearl Valor, her husband and their five children left Gloriavale three years ago.
Tairāwhiti No 2 region on ShakeOut 2024 regional scoreboard
'We’ll be hunting down that top spot again.'
Chlöe Swarbrick: What Green Party and coal miners have in common
OPINION: We heard that the people of the West Coast want decent-paying, secure jobs.
The best things to see and do on a West Coast road trip
Load the car, affix your mountain bike and make the most of NZ’s wildest roadie.
Whitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' wave
Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.
Family of man who died at Buller Hospital waiting for answers amid investigation
A petition urging MPs to act urgently to support Buller healthcare was delivered.
Inquiry under way after vessel runs aground on Westport beach
The vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.
Specialist tugs will attempt to refloat grounded barge from Westport beach
The vessel had been anchored offshore for the past week, unable to come into port.
Rockfall cuts off road between West Coast and Canterbury
NZTA warns of more SH73 closures with heavy rain forecast until Tuesday.
Coroner hears from last person to speak with young Gloriavale man before his sudden death
The inquest into Gloriavale man Sincere Standtrue's death continues.
Brassed: Town discovers surprise contamination source
Residents in the town should know by Friday if they can resume using the tap water.
Mines of contention: Plans for more mining on the West Coast divide locals
Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.
Frank Film Episode Thirteen: New mining coming to the coast?
Out of sight – in to mined? Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.
'Sexual innuendo': Former mayoral candidate sent students inappropriate pictures
Latham Martin: 'I deny all allegations of a sexual or intimate nature with the boys'.
Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'
'Absolute control': Former Gloriavale members file slavery lawsuit
Former members are filing charges after claiming to be made slaves from birth.
5 underrated corners of New Zealand for a short break
NZ's most irresistible stays - and no one knows about them.
'What’s the story?': Franz Josef paperwork failure stuns regional council
Havill wall extension built in April after Waiho River threatened oxidation ponds.
Lotto Powerball jackpot goes unstruck, rolls over to $17m for Wednesday draw
Three jackpots were won last month alone. Largest single prize claimed in '24 was $30m.
Ngāi Tahu Holdings selling harvesting rights of forest estate
Deal with global private asset management firm Fiera Comox subject to approval from OIO.
'Lucky to be alive': Man found after 48 hours in the bush with no locator beacon
Search and rescue said the man's actions are a textbook example of what not to do.
'Objectionable odour': Smelly complaints keep council busy
The council dealt with 31 environmental complaints overall from April to June this year.