West Coast
Man dies in West Coast boating accident
A man has died in a boating accident off the West Coast of the South Island this afternoon.
Coal price rise raises sale hopes
Coal prices are rising, boosting confidence that some assets of the defunct state enterprise Solid Energy might be saved.
Cyclist killed in West Coast collision named
The cyclist who died after a collision with a car on the West Coast this morning was a local teenager.
Ross residents push to bring back community cop
Locals in the West Coast town of Ross are pleading with police to reinstate a community officer.
Report critical of Westland cycle trail budget blowout
An independent report has slammed Westland District Council for letting its cycle trail project go $1.5 million over budget.
West Coast support for merging council services
A majority of West Coast submitters support merging some of the region's council services.
New sewerage system for Franz Josef questioned
Franz Josef's 300 ratepayers could face a $6.2 million bill if the wider region votes they have to pay for their new sewerage system, after flooding earlier this year. Audio
Tourist on nights missing in bush: 'I told myself I had to keep going'
A British tourist who went missing in Paparoa National Park says his two nights in the bush were cold and distressing. Audio
Tourist missing on West Coast found alive
A 28-year-old British man missing in the Paparoa National Park since Saturday has been found and is being assessed for mild hypothermia.
Crews search for man missing on West Coast
Search crews and a helicopter are searching for a man missing on the West Coast.
Insurance claims top $30m for West Coast storm
New Zealand insurers have revealed a $30 million bill for dramatic floods that swept through Franz Josef in March and lashed other regions.
Stomach bug strikes Greymouth hospital patients, staff
Patients and staff at Greymouth hospital have been struck down with gastroenteritis.
Erosion-threatened campground braces for bad weather
The manager of an eroding West Coast campground is on high alert, with bad weather forecast tomorrow.
West Coast sewerage lines threatened by weather, erosion
The West Coast is on high alert for erosion again as heavy weather is forecast to hit much of the country this weekend.
Hundreds of submissions on West Coast amalgamation
Close to 700 submissions on proposed council reorganisation on the West Coast have been submitted to the Local Government Commission.
Thirty Eight albatrosses killed off the West Coast
The Department of Conservation is welcoming the prosecution of a fisherman whose actions allegedly caused the death of 38 albatrosses off the West Coast in April. Audio
Skipper faces $100k fine for deaths of 38 albatrosses
A commercial fisherman is facing a fine of up to $100,000 and could lose his boat because of the deaths of 38 albatrosses. Audio
Helicopter firm gives up licence after Fox Glacier crash
A helicopter firm involved in a crash that killed seven people has surrendered its operating licence.
David Verrall: Richard "King Dick" Seddon
Kim Hill talks to Hokitika local historian David Verrall who is "infatuated" with Richard Seddon, and is involved in celebrations in November commemorating the life of "King Dick" on the Coast. Audio
Southland backs $250m Hollyford Highway
The Southland District Council has cleared a controversial major toll road through Fiordland National Park to go forward for government approval.
