West Coast

Frank Dooley allegedly threatened Sharon Roche at a public meeting in Westport in February 2022.

Leo Lozano had gone to Westport Hospital complaining of stomach pain, and was sent home. He died hours later.

Council planners are being told to speak in plain English when they communicate with the public.

Frank Dooley is suing Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine for defamation after claiming he raised his fist to the former Buller deputy mayor.

Frank Dooley is suing Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine for defamation.

Jamie Cleine was motivated by ill will when he accused Frank Dooley of physically assaulting the deputy mayor at a public meeting, the Westport District Court has been told.

A front is expected to move up the South Island on Tuesday.

The mine will have reduced hours due to its location next to wetlands and concerns for native birds.

More than 35,000 people marched on Saturday and there's more to come, Jules Radich says. Audio

Some 35,000 people turned out to protest on Saturday after ministers announced they would scale back the hospital rebuild project.

Plans to replace an urgent care clinic with a telehealth service will cause "significant risk" to unwell people, says the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.

NZTA is warning travellers through Haast Pass to take extra care after the slip on Tuesday, as some debris could still be on the road.

The driver of one of the cars died at the scene, and the other was flown to hospital with serious injuries.

He preyed upon some as they slept and touched them while caring for children or working at the Christian community.

GP practices are no longer able to provide weekend clinics due to "significant financial and workforce challenges".

Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson says it is a disaster waiting to happen and should be closed.

The Health Minister has stopped short of saying the West Coast's planned new weekend health service will be safe for patients.