West Coast
'It's causing a lot distress': rates rises too much for seniors, Greypower says
Soaring rates bills on the West Coast are forcing some homeowners on low incomes to consider selling up.
'We won't enforce discrimination' - Gym owners shut shop over vaccine mandates
A West Coast couple have chosen to close their gym, instead of turning away customers who are not vaccinated.
New 'navigator' to reduce meth harm on the West Coast
A new 'navigator' role has been created on the West Coast to support people impacted by methamphetamine, police say.
West Coast salvage operation removes shipwreck contaminants
Almost three months after a fishing boat ran aground on the West Coast, a complex salvage operation to recover potential contaminants has been completed.
Most farmers not clearing native bush ahead of new SNAs rules- West Coast Councillor
Most farmers have no intention of destroying native bush just to get in ahead of new rules protecting significant natural areas, according to Grey Valley farmer Anton Becker.
Westport flood victims left in limbo
More than three months after severe flooding in Westport damaged hundreds of homes, many residents are left wondering when and if they will be able to return.
Barrytown company submits more info on ilmenite mine proposal
Barrytown JV Ltd wants resource consents from the Regional and Grey District Councils to mine privately-owned farmland for ilmenite and other minerals, over an eight-year period.
Westport flood: 450 homes still unlivable or damaged
Almost three months after floodwaters ravaged the coastal town of Westport, 140 people remain in temporary accommodation, living in cabins, motels or with friends and family.
West Coast vaccination drive: 'We sit down with them and have a cup of tea'
Four-wheel-drive mobile vaccination clinics are to hit the road on the West Coast in a bid to reach the most isolated communities.
Charges filed following Big River mine damage on West Coast
Four men have been charged with arson after explosives were set off in a historic quartz mine causing significant damage.
Mapping of West Coast SNAs to go ahead despite objections
Councillors who voted to forge ahead with mapping significant natural areas on the West Coast are likely to lose their seats at the next election in retaliation, the regional council chairman says.
Council chair fails in bid to ditch SNAs on West Coast
West Coast Regional Council chairman Allan Birchfield has lost his bid to bar significant natural areas from private land.
Man missing on West Coast found safe and well
Police have now located the 29-year-old man who was reported missing earlier today.
Iwi withdraws opposition to ilmenite mine on West Coast
Manawhenua have dropped objections to a mining venture on the Barrytown flats after the original plans were modified.
Internet connection restored on West Coast
Cellphone reception and internet connection has been restored for thousands of people on the West Coast.
Smell of toasties gets up nose of cafe's neighbours
A toastie cafe in Picton is putting a new fan in after neighbours complained about smelling toasted sandwiches all day.
Mud & Blood - Rugby teams in Westland battle for sacred shield
Tradition meets passion as four South Westland teams compete for the region's foremost rugby prize, the Woodham Shield. The 71st year saw Fox - Franz - Haast take on Whataroa in this year's final… Video, Audio
Mud and Blood: Rugby teams in Westland battle for sacred shield
They say playing in the Ranfurly Shield is tough. Down in South Westland they reckon it's not a patch on the Woodham Shield.
Leak sleuths pore over clues in Reefton as water loss continues
The elusive leak draining Reefton's water supply is still evading discovery but could be revealed soon, with the arrival of a team of expert leak detectives.
Emergency work to stabilise Franz Josef Glacier stopbank
The West Coast Regional Council has given the go-ahead for $400,000 worth of emergency work to shore up a stopbank on the south bank of the Waiho (Waiau) River at Franz Josef Glacier.
