West Coast
Heavy snow, and falls to sea level expected for some parts of the South
Snow to low levels could be on its way for many parts of the South Island overnight and through until Tuesday, with MetService issuing warnings for travellers and farmers.
Locals call for fix to Fiordland's Hollyford Road
Locals are asking for the badly flood-damaged road into the popular Hollyford track to be opened by summer. The road has been closed since February, blocking off easy access to the track and its huts… Audio
SH6 south of Haast reopens after slip
The road connecting Otago to the West Coast was reopening from midday following a substantial moving slip.
Planners seek help with protecting West Coast's notable trees
Now is the time for Coasters to speak up if they'd like to see a favourite old tree saved from the chainsaw.
West Coast property creating a modern-day gold rush
Grey District's mayor says decades of head-scratching over how to generate economic activity in the region stricken by decline appeared to have been partly solved by Covid-19.
Ngāi Tahu pull out of West Coast Conservation Board again
Ngāi Tahu representatives have once again pulled out of the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board, accusing the Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage of an unlawful appointments process.
The West Coast is next on the Wikipedian's mission
Former Wikipedian at large, Mike Dickison, has revived his role as roving Wiki editor to make sure the West Coast is represented accurately and in full in the online encyclopedia. He speaks to Jesse… Audio
SNA work begins on West Coast
The first stage of work is beginning to identify significant natural areas (SNAS) on private land on the West Coast.
Carl Nixon's latest spine-chilling thriller
A family disappears without a trace after a road-trip along the West Coast highway. More than 30 years later, the body of one of the children is discovered. But he's several years older than when he… Audio
Lawless diggers in trouble on coast – compliance report
Three West Coast residents who dug up a wetland, a creek and an eroding beach had no consent for their activities, an investigation has found.
Security cameras mooted for Reefton
Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine is suggesting Reefton people be consulted over plans to set up a network of security cameras in their town.
Loader driven by Pike River miner removed from tunnel
A loader being driven by one of the miners when the Pike River mine exploded has been removed from the main entry tunnel.
Significant natural areas mapping to go ahead across West Coast
Councils working on one district plan for the whole West Coast have grasped the nettle and given the go-ahead for the mapping of significant natural areas (SNAs) on private land.
Avalanche team protects people from invisible road hazard
Each winter, a small team of specialist avalanche forecasters begin their vigil to keep people safe while travelling on the Milford Road. Video
Gloriavale commune looks to expand to Lake Brunner
The burgeoning Gloriavale Christian Community at Lake Haupiri is looking to expand with a second compound at Lake Brunner, West Coast council leaders have heard.
The case for coal in a cold climate - Reefton digs in
Reefton's long-serving weather guru Tony Fortune believes if people learned to burn coal correctly the town would not have a problem with air pollution.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
World walker Paul Salopek has just finished crossing India, which is in the grip of the worst water crisis in its history. Also in Kennedy's sights this morning are the Supreme Court's decision on… Audio
West Coast council anticipates flood protection funding announcement
West Coast councils are waiting to hear how much they will have to pitch in for flood protection work largely funded by the government as Covid-recovery 'shovel-ready' projects.
Supreme Court rejects Buller conservation land coal mining appeal
A company's appeal to build a coal mine on West Coast conservation land has failed in the Supreme Court today.
Historic West Coast alliance to oversee Jobs for Nature cash
In a first for the West Coast, iwi and the regional council have teamed up with DOC to make the most of funds on offer for nature-based jobs
