West Coast
Heavy rain causes flooding in Buller
Sudden heavy rain on the West Coast on Tuesday caused several slips through the Lower Buller Gorge between Inangahua Junction and Westport. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
West Coast, Canterbury and Otago in for a drenching
Heavy rain warnings have been issued for parts of the South Island, with up to 190mm on the way.
Suspicious house fire on West Coast investigated
Police are looking for any footage from the Cobden area leading up to the blaze.
Rare snail saved from mining captured laying egg on camera
DOC has looked after the Powelliphanta augusta snail for 12 years. Video
Weka hitches ride from West Coast inside of ute
The ute interior was left covered in poop after a weka nicknamed Ranger hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch.
'Very much alive': Second sea snake in less than a week spotted on NZ shores
About six to 10 yellow-bellied sea snakes are seen each year, mostly around the northeast coast of the North Island.
Remembering the Cave Creek victims three decades on
In 1995, 13 Polytechnic students and a DOC worker died after a viewing platform collapsed at Cave Creek, on the West Coast. Audio
Cave Creek disaster victims remembered 30 years on
It has been three decades since thirteen Tai Poutini Polytechnic students and a DOC worker died when a poorly-constructed viewing platform collapsed at Cave Creek, on the West Coast. A private… Audio
West Coast coal mine protest ends after three more arrests
Climate activist Adam Currie said protesters would continue to fight the mine.
Mayor hopeful boil water notice will be lifted today or tomorrow
It cannot be lifted until the water regulator Taumata Arowai is satisfied the council has complied with directions. Audio
'Bugger off': Mayor's harsh words for West Coast coal mine protesters
Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson said the government's fast-tracking process for mining was good for the region.
Protesters staying put despite trespass notice at Stockton mine
Police have arrested one person and are considering charges as protesters try and disrupt coal production.
Wild, windy Easter weather starts to recede
Heavy rain has continued to pelt central New Zealand, as the holiday weekend comes to a close.
Around the motu: Ellen Curnow in Westport
Westport correspondent Ellen Curnow with news from the region.
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Cause of Greymouth water contamination may never be known
Greymouth and the wider district remains under a boil water notice.
Bottled water supplies under pressure as boil notice remains for Greymouth
Some schools and businesses in the West Coast town have been forced to shut due to the notice. Audio
Greymouth still on boil water notice
Authorities are trying to determine exactly how the town's water supply became contaminated. Audio
Residents berate council over 'stupid' plan to relocate town
The mayor admits some feel "forgotten" but the plan is needed to provide a "glimmer of hope" in the face of increasingly damaging flooding.
Councillors to decide on future of Westport relocation plan
On Wednesday, councillors would decide whether to endorse the plan or not.
Mayor fires back at ACT criticism of councils
The party's comments are a cheap shot at councils trying to make ends meet against near-impossible odds, Tania Gibson says.
