West Coast
West Coast council to undergo 'full reset' - sacking truth to 'come out in the wash'
The West Coast Regional Council will undergo a full "reset" under new chairman, councillor Peter Haddock.
Hari Hari farms face $1m flood damage bill and no insurance
Two farms severely flooded last week when the Wanganui River broke through a hole in the stopbank face a repair bill of at least $1 million - and with no insurance.
Deposed West Coast council chairman keeps mum on next move
Allan Birchfield said the way his departure unfolded was something he "fully expected" and he was grateful for a clear vote.
New coastal hazard data spurs West Coast plan change
A plan change is already being signalled for the proposed Te Tai o Poutini Plan.
Gloriavale accused of misleading plaintiffs in employment case
The Christian community appeared with a lawyer for closing submissions, despite previously saying they could no longer afford a legal team.
Coast chair goes in coup - Birchfield removed and deputy Haddock elected
Allan Birchfield hurried out of the West Coast Regional Council chambers today, seconds after five of six councillors voted to sack him from the job.
Pike River court ruling has 'changed the course of justice'
Bernie Monk, whose son Michael died in the disaster, said for 10 years they have fought for truth and accountability.
D-day for West Coast Regional Council chair
All six of Allan Birchfield's fellow councillors are moving to sack him from the role.
Pike River Mine: Bernie Monk hails decision to release legal documents to families
Families of those who died in the coal-mine explosions in 2010, will soon be able to see the documents that led to health-and-safety charges against the mine's chief executive being dropped.
'It's just brilliant': Music and kayaking ease load of those on gorse slashing mission
GorseBusters 3 has everything- it's a slasher story, a nature love story and a human heroes story.
Hari Hari flood damage worst in living memory
A long-time Hari Hari resident says the storm damage that swept through the rural township on Tuesday night was the worst in living memory. A creek which runs off the...
Gloriavale employment case: Granddaughter not convinced Hopeful Christian a sex abuser
A granddaughter of Gloriavale founder Hopeful Christian has told a court abuse has never been accepted in the community's culture.
Hari Hari floods: Council to add rain monitoring for South Westland river
The West Coast Regional Council intends to add automatic rain monitoring equipment on the Wanganui River near Hari Hari after a series of damaging floods.
Tornado tears roof off burnt Greymouth building, smashes businesses
A number of businesses in Greymouth have been damaged after a tornado tore through the West Coast town on Monday night.
Hari Hari farmers flooded for the second time in a fortnight
South Westland farmers are counting the cost after a flooded Wanganui River sent a deluge through their land for the second time in a fortnight.
Race organiser explains reasoning for prize offer after allegations of sexism
A $10,000 prize offered for a record finish in an ultra marathon was not sexist, an organiser says, despite online criticism that led to the prize being altered. Audio
Forest slash on West Coast radar
West Coast Regional Council hired a helicopter to check the forest slash following a cloudburst in December.
Gold dredge becomes millstone, unmoors West Coast council chairman
A gold dredge that has been idle for a decade could be the downfall of a longtime West Coast Regional Council chairman, but he's still proud of the massive machinery.
West Coast council chair Allan Birchfield digs in
An under-siege West Coast Regional Council chairman says he will not budge and intends to see out the process signed off by all six of his councillors to unseat him.
Wanganui River bridge fears dismissed
Fears a lifeline to South Westland communities could be cut off by the Wanganui River have been dismissed by Waka Kotahi.
