West Coast
Chinese tourism boom for West Coast
A record number of Chinese tourists are visiting New Zealand, and West Coast tourism operators are getting ready for more.
West Coast council consolidation mooted
West Coasters are being asked if they want one council instead of the four they now have.
Changes afoot for West Coast councils
The Local Government Commission is talking with West Coast communities about potential new council models, which may involve joining the four councils in the region. Audio
Regional Wrap with Young Farmers
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Dairy farmers are enjoying the lull before calving begins next month. Winter shearing is underway in the north. Audio, Gallery
Police dive sqaud to search for missing toddler
The police dive squad are on their way to the West Coast to help search for a two-year-old girl missing since Thursday when the car she was in became stuck in a river.
Search for two-year-old girl called off
The search for a two-year-old girl missing in a West Coast river since Thursday has been called off after a huge effort today failed to locate her.
West Coast search to resume today for 2 year old Emily Saunders
The police are not giving up the search for a toddler who has been missing for more than three days, after the 4-wheel drive she was in became stranded in a flooded river on the West Coast. Audio
Man's body found in search for missing pair
A Greymouth man's body has been found in a remote river on the West Coast, where he and a two-year-old girl went missing on Thursday. Audio
One body found in West Coast search
The body of the 66-year-old Greymouth man who's been missing since yesterday along with a two-year-old girl has been found in the Poerua River. Audio
Search set to resume on West Coast
The search is set to resume in about 20 minutes for a man and a two-year-old girl missing after their four-wheel-drive became stranded while trying to cross a fast-rising West Coast river yesterday. Audio
Weather halts search for 4WD's occupants
A search for a toddler and a man missing from a vehicle in a swollen West Coast river has been suspended.
Boost for Buller youth seeking Hillary Award
The government has announced funding for young people in the Buller region to help them achieve an internationally recognised personal achievement award. Youth Minister Nikki Kaye said the Buller…
Mass land sale to follow cement plant closure
Holcim is preparing to sell off its closing West Coast cement plant and associated assets, along with 400ha of land with sea views.
Man charged over fatal chopper crash feels 'hounded'
One of the men charged over the helicopter crash on Fox Glacier that killed seven people last year says he's done nothing wrong.
Alpine Adventures choppers grounded by CAA
All Alpine Adventures' helicopters have been grounded in the wake of a helicopter crash on Fox Glacier last year that killed seven people.
Ahuwhenua Young Maori Famer of the year
Jack Rahahruhi manages a Landcorp farm at Cape Foulwind and last week was named Young Maori Farmer of the Year. Audio
West Coast mayor decries low tourism funding
A West Coast mayor is disappointed the government is only spending an extra $12 million to improve tourist facilities. Grey District mayor Tony Kokshoorn said the West Coast did not...
West Coast town to keep its constable
Police have back-tracked on a decision to axe the only constable position at the West Coast township of Karamea.
Police probe car fire near Greymouth
Police are investigating a car fire they say was deliberately lit near Greymouth last night.
Car lights cause problems at port of Greymouth
Grey District Council is warning motorists their headlights are causing serious problems for skippers of boats entering the port of Greymouth at night.
