Laura Mills
Drunk man clocked at 150kph
A highly intoxicated man who was clocked driving at 150kph near Hokitika on Saturday night, had endangered the lives of all other road users,...
Russian refuses rescue – twice
Two flights to Franz Josef Glacier last night by the NZCC West Coast Rescue Helicopter to help an injured Russian tourist was "a giant...
How tourists travel for free
Budget travellers can spend three days around Greymouth with wifi, toilets, toilet paper, soap, cold showers and an overnight park -- all without spending...
Reefton, Hokitika racetracks to go
The Greymouth Jockey Club has had a reprieve with the pending shake-up of New Zealand racing, however Hokitika and Reefton are not so lucky...
Regional council wants proof of climate change
Revelations the West Coast Regional Council wants to see more scientific evidence to prove that human-driven climate change is real has caused embarrassment on...
Are free council campsites hitting campgrounds?
Campground owners say the 10 new freedom camping sites established by the Grey and Westland district councils are hurting - if not killing -...
Bank gives way under bus
A charter bus and trailer carrying an American group almost tipped off the road at Fox River yesterday.
Coast FM cleared after Dylan song used ‘n word’
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has cleared Westport-based Coast FM of airing the 'n word' in a famous Bob Dylan song from the 1970s.
Paparoa Track makes New York Times top 50
It is still under construction and 10 months away from opening, but already the Paparoa Track has made the New York Times list of...
Loader goes up in flames
Fire engulfs a front-end loader at the Stillwater Lumber yard about 5pm yesterday.
