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To Greymouth and beyond
A few choice spots and insider tips from genuine Coaster Kim Knight.
Latest from Greymouth
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Thunderstorms set to strike South Island's West Coast
Thunderstorms to batter the West Coast of the South Island in the next 24 hours
Re-enactment of women's historic vote dash
Next Wednesday is the 125th of women's first voting to choose New Zealand MPs.
Petrol station at risk as firefighters battle house blaze
As many as 32 firefighters were battling a blaze at a house near Greymouth.
Bakery burglary: 300kg safe stolen in Greymouth, no dough found
Police believe heavy machinery was involved in the West Coast heist.
11 VC winners from New Zealand
Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I
Brothers accused of Greymouth assaults
Brothers accused of assaulting three men in Greymouth over weekend.
One in serious condition after six men attacked in Greymouth
Two men charged with assault with intent to injure are due to appear in court tomorrow.
SH7 between Greymouth and Reefton reopened
Police responded to reports of a firearm being discharged in the area.
Watch: MPI investigates cow clamping
Claims a South Westland farmer left cow hoisted for long time being investigated.
Police name 22-year-old Greymouth crash victim
Jason Anthony McDonald of Runanga died from injuries sustained in the crash.
Young man dies two days after crash near Greymouth
Man who died after crashing on Sunday was a tragic loss of a young life: Police
TranzAlpine: Protestations of a proud Kiwi
Justine Tyerman has some uncharitable thoughts on the magnificent TranzAlpine train trip.
Mum's bedside vigil as jockey battles head injury after horrific spill
Prognosis looks bright for injured Whanganui jockey Sarah Macnab
What happened? Police seek witnesses to 'incident'
Police won't say what is alleged to have occurred in the early morning 'incident'.
Wanganui lose Hart but show heart to hold off West Coast
Captain ruled out before kickoff, but Wanganui still keep control for bonus point win.
Rugby: Wanganui's trip into the unknown to face West Coast
Lack of footage from opening round leaves coach in the dark about opponents.
'Flaked out': Rugby player has heart attack on field for second time
It's the second time the West Coast sportsman has collapsed on the field in two years.
Mate gave killer murder weapon
Tony Moore gave his mate a loaded gun he used to execute a Greymouth mum
$65m bailouts for Unitec, Whitireia polytechnics
Commissioner will probably take over Wellington Institute of Technology and Whitireia.
Teenagers charged with aggravated robbery in Greymouth
The elderly Greymouth man was assaulted during the robbery on Sunday, August 19.
Murdered Greymouth man a 'loved son and great father'
The family have asked for privacy while the investigation continues.
Polytech second-half rolls jump with free fees
Jump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.
Smash and grab nets $3000 of cigarettes
The group also helped themselves to a feed of chips, lollies and energy drinks.
Teen charged with murder
A 41-year-old man was found with critical injuries on Cowper St about 2am this morning.
Homicide inquiry after stabbed man dies in Greymouth
The victim was taken to nearby Grey Base Hospital about 2am but died shortly afterwards.
Man with stab wounds dies in Grey Base Hospital
A man has been fatally stabbed in Greymouth.
Lamented death of the match-day programme
The shift to e-programmes has sports memorabilia collectors outraged.
Pike River Mine concept plan for re-entry completed
Andrew Little will meet with family representatives today to get the all clear.
Man charged with arson after fire in Greymouth
A 55-year-old man has been charged with arson and burglary.