West Coast
Theft of 23 million-year-old fossil under investigation
Authorities are investigating the removal of a locally treasured whale fossil from the mouth of the Little Wanganui River, near Karamea.
West Coast council executive drops bombshell at meeting
West Coast Regional Council chief executive drops bombshell at inaugural meeting, giving notice of her intention to leave.
Season 2 Ep 5: The Gold Rushes
The discovery of gold drew tens of thousands to New Zealand in search of fortune. It was a hard life, but diggers brought mateship, fashion & egalitarian ideas that changed the country forever. Video, Audio
It's a dream job - but hardly anyone wants it
Working from home could prove difficult - but the daily commute might involve a jet boat or helicopter ride. And your direct reports would include some of the world's rarest creatures.
By-election prompted by resignation of Westland councillor after 10 days
A Westland District councillor has tended his resignation 10 days after being voted in, saying doing the job would compromise his personal beliefs.
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.
