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
New ZealandVideo catches river dump from bridgeWork on a West Coast bridge has been halted after workers were caught on camera dumping material into the river.18 Jan 04:32 AM
New ZealandRough weather set to continue for West CoastWest Coasters hit by a deluge of heavy rain and thunderstorms can expect little relief in the coming weeks.13 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandPantsless driver offers hitchhikers liftA man naked from the waist down stopped to pick up two Chilean women hitchhiking on the West Coast.07 Jan 01:04 AM
New ZealandNew weather warning for the West CoastA storm battered the western side of the Southern Alps just under a week ago, closing roads and stranding holiday makers across the region.06 Jan 06:19 PM
New ZealandBody confirmed as missing tramperThe body of a man recovered from a creek in the Mikonui River area, south of Ross on the West Coast, has been confirmed as that of 50-year-old Christchurch man Rex Leslie Taylor.28 Dec 02:17 AM
New ZealandBootlegger jailed after teen's deathA Westport man who sold whiskey to a Buller High School student prior to the teenager's death has been sentenced to two months in prison.13 Dec 03:32 AM
