West Coast
Protection benefits outweigh kea 1080 deaths, DOC says
A "few" kea die as a result of poison pest control operations but there is a longer term benefit overall to protecting the parrot, DOC says.
Urgent work delayed on Westport flood defence
Work to urgently bolster Westport's historic flood defences will not start until land tenure is sorted out.
Still no clarity on $24m ‘shovel ready’ Franz Josef scheme
The West Coast Regional Council still has no clarity on the status of the lower Waiho (Waiau) River flood protection project at Franz Josef, which received a $24 million 'shovel ready' injection by…
What's really happening with whitebait?
It's been a tough season for many whitebaiters - some say it's been one of the worst they can remember. NIWA freshwater ecologist Mike Hickford and DOC's Director Aquatic Kirsty Knowles join Kathryn… Audio
Grey District councillor wins by having name pulled from basket
After the ballot count showed a dead heat, a new Grey District councillor is delighted to have won her seat when her name was drawn from an office stationery basket.
New kinds of 'Water Bears' found living in NZ's glaciers
New species of microscopic creatures have been discovered in the Southern Alps.
A move to 'Trumpism' or ousting 'greenies': Differing takes on council's election results
Members for the West Coast Regional Council have been rolled in preliminary election results. One loser says it's a move towards "Trumpism" - the other side says they "got rid of the greenies".
Judge orders Westland Milk not to halt milk collection from Gloriavale farms
The High Court has ordered Westland Dairy Company to continue collecting milk from Gloriavale's dairy farms.
Gloriavale welcomes judge's ruling on milk collection
Gloriavale Christian Community is welcoming the decision by the High Court to grant an injunction ordering Westland Milk Products to continue to collect its milk.
Sections of West Coast highways to close for seven nights for road marking
Several sections of highway on the West Coast will be closed overnight for three weeks while safety markings are repainted.
Local elections: West Coast leaders echo PM's low turnout concerns
Worry about the delivery speed for the postal voting papers is shared by the Greymouth mayor as ballot papers trickle in with just five days remaining.
Hokitika seawall extension under scrutiny
The $2.8 million Hokitika seawall extension is being reviewed by council to justify the funding it has already received from the government - amidst calls to abandon the scheme.
Pike River: 'Best news for 10 years' as police decide to resume bore drilling
Police have announced they are reopening the borehole drilling operation at the Pike River Mine to ensure the investigation team can determine what caused the first explosion in 2010.
Bilingual signs spark 'unfortunate' race comments
Bilingual road signs and a "no bloody idea" comment by the chairperson of the West Coast Regional Council generated some heat in cyberspace over the weekend.
Jackson Bay road could be abandoned - Westland mayor
The special purpose road to Jackson Bay could be abandoned if Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency tries to devolve it to the Westland District Council, retiring mayor Bruce Smith says.
Quake near Greymouth rattles West Coast
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the South Island's West Coast just before 2am.
Tourist host confident Fiordland crested penguin numbers are on the rise
A West Coast tourism operator says an increase in tawaki sightings suggests more are navigating the Tasman Sea to nest in nearby rainforest.
Gloriavale leaver given one week off work for the birth of her child
A former Gloriavale member says she returned to work a week after her baby was born and believes the early separation from her eldest child has had an ongoing effect.
Gloriavale children subject to frequent smackings, court hears
An ex-Gloriavale member said she could always be scared into doing something by the thought of being smacked. She broke down while giving evidence in the Employment Court today.
'Do we need a tragedy?' - Greymouth school fights for road safety review
A Greymouth school plea for the NZ Transport Agency to do something about traffic on the road outside has been characterised as "emotional" but it has been backed by the West Coast regional transport…
