Fire crews respond to house fire in Westport

'You can't stop stupid': New hazard rules for West Coast homeowners

West Coasters will soon be able to find out online if their property or one they’re thinking of buying is at risk from liquefaction – or a host of other damaging events.

Police powerless over death threats at West Coast council

Police said they did not condone the behaviour but there was not enough evidence of the alleged offences to take further action.

Hefty new fines for polluters of our environment

Companies polluting land or water are now risking fines of $3000 – four times the amount they’ve been up for in the past.

Greymouth Police called in over death threats to councillors

The Grey District Council has called in the police after online threats to councillors - including references to assassination and torture.