West Coast
Outgoing mayor cries as he talks about risks facing town
Jamie Cleine was in tears as he spoke about increasingly damaging floods. Audio
Wildlife returns to West Coast as predators culled, tour operators say
Predator Free South Westland aims to eliminate every possum, rat and stoat from 100,000 hectares that covers from the Southern Alps to the sea.
More heavy rain on way on West Coast but relief for Grey District
The district's mayor says they've come out of the latest downpour quite lightly.
Gloriavale school may lose registration
The Secretary for Education has written to the school after a recent report concluded it was not a safe space for students. Audio
Homicide probe launched after death of Greymouth man
Donald Baikie, 67, was found dead at a property on Chapel Street around 12.15pm on 30 September.
Man fined after attempting to steal historic artefacts from mine
The West Coast mine closed in 1967 and since then, many artefacts have been stolen.
Police probe sudden death in Greymouth
They were notified of an incident around Tainui Street and Chapel Street at 12.15pm.
Regional Wrap: Ōkārito's entire town in new exhibition
Artery of the Wild is on now at the Leftbank Gallery in Greymouth. Audio
Canterbury braces for 150 km/h gusts
A red wind warning has been issued for Canterbury, while orange weather warnings cover much of the South Island and further north, as gale force winds and heavy rains loom.
Woman charged with lighting fire that destroyed abandoned hospital
The old Seaview Hospital and former Kotuku Hostel were consumed by a massive fire in August.
Regional Wrap: The untamed and wild Hokitika
The untamed and wild Hokitika is better known these days as the "Cool Little Town." Located on the West Coast of the South Island, it's about 40 minutes from Greytown. It's home to the largestiwi in… Audio
Commercial fisherman caught trawling marine reserve
A commercial fisherman has been fined $15,000 for trawling in a marine reserve last year.
West Coast to get an aged care village: 'a win for all generations' - mayor
A proposal to build the West Coast region's only aged care village will benefit all ages in the region, a local mayor says.
False information submitted to fast-track panel, claims outdoors club
Federated Mountain Clubs has launched a last-minute bid to halt a controversial West Coast hydro scheme.
Snow warnings: lower South Island, and mountain passes
Snowfall warnings are in place for a clutch of South Island mountain passes, with flurries forecast to 200 and 300 metres for parts of Fiordland, Southland and Dunedin.
'You can't stop stupid': New hazard rules for homeowners
West Coasters will soon be able to find out online if their property or one they're thinking of buying, is at risk from liquefaction - or other damaging events.
Controversial hydro scheme plan submitted under fast-track legislation
A West Coast lines company has applied to fast track its plans to build a run-of-river hydro scheme on the Waitaha River.
Police called in over death threats to councillors
Angry comments on community forums have grown more heated over the past fortnight as residents compare soaring rate bills, and potential water charges.
Man believed connected with Greymouth assault found - police
The assault occurred earlier this month, but police shared images of the man this afternoon.
'He's sending it back': Phone lost overboard trawled up from 400 metres
Matt Butterfield could not quite believe their luck.
