A trip on the country`s scenic TranzAlpine train took a turn for the worse when it hit a slip yesterday afternoon.The train traveling from Christchurch to Greymouth struck the slip near Dobson, not far from the old Brunner Mine... Read...
Fire crews are responding to a large blaze in an old school building in Greymouth.Large plumes of smoke can be seen coming from the former Karoro Learning site on Tainui St, next to Dixon Park.Fire and Emergency said four appliances... Read...
Previously published on The Spinoff A cartoon published earlier this month in the Greymouth Star used what`s been described as a `racist caricature` to depict government minister Nanaia Mahuta. But the artist says it`s not offensive.... Read...
A West Coast woman killed in a crash near Greymouth has been remembered as a generous community member, beautiful mum and devoted nana.Kathy Sexton, 56, died in a two-car crash on State Highway 7 in Arnold Valley near Greymouth... Read...
One person has died and three others are seriously injured following a crash on State Highway 7 near Greymouth. Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-car crash in Arnold Valley just after 6.15pm. The highway reopened... Read...
Two more Hector`s dolphins have been found dead on South Island beaches.One dolphin was discovered just south of Greymouth last Monday, and a second at Tiwai on Saturday.Department of Conservation marine species manager Katie... Read...