West Coast
Renewed push to build a run-of-river hydro scheme on the West Coast
A West Coast lines company is reigniting a bid to build a run-of-river hydro scheme in its region - but it's facing staunch opposition. Audio
Happy hour: Locals use beer to help put out fire at pub
About half a dozen crates of beer were used to douse the fire, the manager says.
Person found dead after house fire
A person has died in one of two separate house fires in the South Island
Dead eels found in West Coast river
The West Coast Regional Council is again investigating dead eels below the Arnold River power scheme.
Wairoa incident raises liability questions for Coast councillors
The Wairoa incident - the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's role in not opening a river mouth - is under the spotlight and was front of mind during a recent meeting.
Westport hospital closes again
Illness and leave have caused a gap and Health NZ West Coast could not find locums to fill the gaps.
Ngāi Tahu Holdings sells off harvesting rights of its West Coast forest estate
Fiera Comox has bought a 35-year cutting right to 45,500 hectares of forestry blocks between Westport and Franz Josef.
Feedback on food and green waste in West Coast sought
It comes ahead of the mandatory introduction of kerbside collections.
SH6 partially closed after fatal crash near Greymouth
The two vehicle crash in Paroa was reported just after 4pm on Thursday and the person died at the scene, police said.
Weather: Strong wind, heavy rain and snow for parts of NZ
The New Zealand Transport Agency in warning drivers to be careful on the roads on Monday as bad weather is forecast to hit the lower North Island and parts of the South.
The region where ratepayers face a 27% rates increase
It will be one of the biggest rises compared to other councils around the country.
Drones check on partially collapsed West Coast tunnel - KiwiRail
The Tawhai Tunnel, south of Reefton, has been closed since 15 June due to a partial collapse.
Westport hospital admissions close again
Staff shortages have again closed Buller Health's acute care (hospital) service to admissions, just three days after it fully reopened.
Police visit man accused of email abuse
A man who allegedly targeted West Coast iwi and council leaders with racist and "nuisance" emails has been visited by police.
Iwi leaders cop 'racist, revolting, hate-filled' emails
The matter is now being monitored by police who say they are taking the issue seriously.
In a town with meth use 33% above average, new hope
The Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities programme has expanded to the West Coast to the tune of $2.6m over the next two years.
West Coast considers future of mining
A hearing will resume in Greymouth Tuesday on how land-use and mining will evolve under the West Coast's proposed new district plan.
Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds boat
A retired truck driver had hoped to secure a family legacy but lost everything when the vessel ran aground and sank.
West Coast council considers Auditor General's climate change advice
The Office of the Auditor General has advised the council it needs to better reflect climate change in the way it manages its protection assets.
Sincere Standtrue: 'He was always smiling, wasn't he?'
The final video played in the inquest into a Gloriavale man's death was a tribute to his life, compiled by his family.
