West Coast
Karamea whale fossil investigation: Taonga recovered in pieces
The inquiry into the removal of a fossil from where it lay at the mouth of the Little Wanganui River for 23 million years until someone hacked it out with a rock saw has stepped up a notch.
Waiho sends another deluge - 'there's none of this stitch in time stuff going on'
The Waiho River is severely threatening one of the area's largest farms, its farmer says.
Feral West Coast goats in DOC’s sights
The Department of Conservation says it will be ramping up control of feral goats on the West Coast.
'We can't get on with life' - Westport awaits flood protection word from Wellington
Cabinet has still not seen the business case for a $56 million flood protection scheme for Westport.
'Atmospheric river' set to deliver intense rainfall in Westland, Buller
Rain is setting in, with more than a month's worth of rain forecast to lash the region in the next 24 hours. Audio
Franz protection starts — Waiho Flat remains in limbo
The first stage of the much anticipated $12 million Waiho River flood protection project is expected to begin this week.
Westland, Buller warned to expect heavy rain
Severe rain warnings are being issued for parts of the South Island with flooding and slips possible in some areas.
Possums should be treated as a 'resource' - West Coast Conservation Board member
Ngāi Tahu board member Rob Wilson proposes considering the usefulness of possums for the local economy with an incentive for hunters to help control their numbers.
DOC's 2023 national predator eradication work to focus on West Coast
Much of the Department of Conservation's national predator control work in 2023 will be concentrated on the West Coast, and most of that by way of aerial 1080 poison.
Westport acute care rationing continues
Ongoing staffing pressures has again delayed the reopening of 24-hour acute care in Westport.
Theft of 23 million-year-old fossil under investigation
Authorities are investigating the removal of a locally treasured whale fossil from the mouth of the Little Wanganui River, near Karamea.
West Coast council executive drops bombshell at meeting
West Coast Regional Council chief executive drops bombshell at inaugural meeting, giving notice of her intention to leave.
Season 2 Ep 5: The Gold Rushes
The discovery of gold drew tens of thousands to New Zealand in search of fortune. It was a hard life, but diggers brought mateship, fashion & egalitarian ideas that changed the country forever. Video, Audio
It's a dream job - but hardly anyone wants it
Working from home could prove difficult - but the daily commute might involve a jet boat or helicopter ride. And your direct reports would include some of the world's rarest creatures.
By-election prompted by resignation of Westland councillor after 10 days
A Westland District councillor has tended his resignation 10 days after being voted in, saying doing the job would compromise his personal beliefs.
Protection benefits outweigh kea 1080 deaths, DOC says
A "few" kea die as a result of poison pest control operations but there is a longer term benefit overall to protecting the parrot, DOC says.
Still no clarity on $24m ‘shovel ready’ Franz Josef scheme
The West Coast Regional Council still has no clarity on the status of the lower Waiho (Waiau) River flood protection project at Franz Josef, which received a $24 million 'shovel ready' injection by…
Urgent work delayed on Westport flood defence
Work to urgently bolster Westport's historic flood defences will not start until land tenure is sorted out.
What's really happening with whitebait?
It's been a tough season for many whitebaiters - some say it's been one of the worst they can remember. NIWA freshwater ecologist Mike Hickford and DOC's Director Aquatic Kirsty Knowles join Kathryn… Audio
Grey District councillor wins by having name pulled from basket
After the ballot count showed a dead heat, a new Grey District councillor is delighted to have won her seat when her name was drawn from an office stationery basket.