West Coast
More rain expected in South Island as rivers continue to rise
More heavy rain is expected in Nelson, Westland and Buller tomorrow after flooding led to evacuations in Nelson and Buller today. See how the day's events unfolded with RNZ's blog.
Emergency operation in full swing on West Coast as rain pours down
The rain is pouring down on the West Coast and at the top of the South - with real fears about what's to come. A state of emegency is in place on the West Coast with 'red' severe weather warnings for… Audio
Waiho scheme clarity sought
A meeting for the Waiho (Waiau) River rating district at Franz Josef Glacier should be convened before the end of this current term of the West Coast Regional Council, a councillor says.
West Coast draft plan maps to be fixed
West Coast landowners wrongly advised they had 'sites and areas of significance to Māori' on their properties will shortly get confirmation they are not affected.
Buller on rain alert: 'It's really going to turn to custard'
The Buller District including Westport may be in for a pounding this week as an "incredibly persistent" northerly airflow hits. Audio
Westport community raise stormwater concerns in feedback on $54m flood plan
Westport residents have had their first opportunity to question experts about a potentially ground-breaking business case to ease severe flooding in the town over the next hundred years.
Radar guns won't stop speeding - but they may head off a flood of complaints
New radar gun equipment is being used by West Coast Regional Council hydrology staff to gauge floodwater levels of rivers across the region.
'We're trail blazers - in a rotten way': Residents to be briefed on exclusion from flood plan
The West Coast Regional Council has invited Snodgrass Road residents to the meeting to hear expert advice.
Community rallies to support family of man involved in plane crash
More than $40,000 has been raised for the whānau of a Franz Josef man involved in a plane crash as they await the delayed recovery operation.
Body found at Cape Foulwind may be missing Christchurch man
Efforts are underway to establish if a body found at Cape Foulwind is a man who went missing at Maruia Falls in June.
‘Distressing’ letter warns of West Coast landslide risk
Granity residents have been called to a surprise briefing after the Buller District Council commissioned a geological report on landslide risk following a heavy rainfall event in February.
Roads closed, ski fields shut as strong wind hits central South Island
Wind is causing havoc across the central South Island, downing trees and closing roads and ski fields.
Work to extend West Coast's Kawatiri Coastal Trail set to begin
The all-weather, all-tide trail between the Buller Bridge and Toki Poutangata Bridge allow pedestrians and cyclists to complete the link from Westport to Carters Beach, Tauranga Bay and beyond.
West Coast council criticised by Auditor General on long-term plan
The West Coast Regional Council has been criticised by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) after an audit of the 2021-31 long-term plan.
Map errors dog launch of combined West Coast councils' draft plan
Maps marred by embarrassing technical glitches have put a dampener on the launch of the new draft combined district plan for the West Coast.
Jobs for Nature: keeping West Coast businesses afloat
South Westland businesses involved in a Jobs for Nature programme where the government pays their staff to work on conservation projects, are determined to find a way to keep it going after the… Audio, Gallery
West Coast landowners reeling at new rules
Some West Coast landowners are reeling after receiving letters informing them of new legal planning rules affecting their land - leaving the Te Tai o Poutini Plan Committee scrambling today to…
Body found after house fire on West Coast
A body has been found following a house fire in Cobden, just north of Greymouth on the West Coast this morning.
Safety measures in place as SH6 route to Murchison set for re-opening
The road will re-open to a single lane tomorrow, three days after it was closed due to a major rockfall.
Proposed Maitai Valley housing development challenged in hearing
The hearing for the proposed private plan change to rezone 287 hectares in the Maitai Valley begun last week with the plan's applicant and the public delivering arguments for and against the plan.
