One injured in helicopter crash near Haast
Updated 5.20 pm
A person in a moderate condition has been airlifted from the scene of a helicopter crash in Haast this afternoon.
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Shaw sets record for traverse
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Shaw sets record for traverse
Wānaka cyclist Sam Shaw has set a record for riding the Paparoa Track, Old Ghost Road, Heaphy Track and the road sections in between.
Marine worm discovered on West Coast
Marine worm discovered on West Coast
A mystery aquatic plant found in Jackson Bay has been tentatively identified as Potamilla alba, a species of marine worm.
Talley's confirms Westport factory closure
Talley's confirms Westport factory closure
Talley's is closing its Westport fish processing factory, the company has confirmed, with 92 staff affected.
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Tarras pair in court over massive pounamu theft
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Tarras pair in court over massive pounamu theft
A pair from Tarras charged with allegedly operating in the illegal trade of pounamu appeared in the Greymouth District Court yesterday.
Challenges continue of Weld St outdoor alcohol ban
Challenges continue of Weld St outdoor alcohol ban
An invisible rule preventing Hokitika’s Weld St hospitality premises from serving alcohol in outside dining areas continues to be challenged.
Central Otago arrests after alleged pounamu ring cracked
Central Otago arrests after alleged pounamu ring cracked
Arrests have been made in Central Otago and the West Coast after police recovered about a tonne of the precious stone.
Doc asks community to help protect kea from lead poisoning
Doc asks community to help protect kea from lead poisoning
The Department of Conservation is calling on South Westland communities to help protect kea from lead poisoning.
Slip closes West Coast highway
Slip closes West Coast highway
A slip has closed a highway on the West Coast due to significant flooding.
Calls for panel to decline hydro proposal
Calls for panel to decline hydro proposal
Outdoors and environmental groups are calling on a fast-track panel to decline a controversial West Coast hydro proposal.
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National, Labour confirm candidates
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National, Labour confirm candidates
Both Labour and National have announced fresh candidates for the West Coast in a once-in-a-generation change for the electorate.
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Upgrade set for loo with a view
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Upgrade set for loo with a view
A popular ‘‘loo with a view’’ at Lake Kaniere is in line for an upgrade to fix sewerage system failures during the busy summer months.
Doc ‘abdicating their responsibility’ on pest control
Doc ‘abdicating their responsibility’ on pest control
West Coast councillor has suggested the Department of Conservation is "abdicating" its pest animal control responsibilities to the West Coast Regional Council.
Cannabis grower’s appeal dismissed
Cannabis grower’s appeal dismissed
Cowboy Paradise founder Mike Milne — now serving prison time for running a commercial cannabis growing operation from the West Coast tourist venture — has had a further appeal dismissed.
Potential successor to Pugh
Potential successor to Pugh
Former Federated Farmers national president and Rotomanu dairy farmer Katie Milne is being tipped to replace retiring MP Maureen Pugh as the National Party candidate for West Coast-Tasman.
Runanga welcomes guilty verdict for trying to export pounamu
Runanga welcomes guilty verdict for trying to export pounamu
A landmark prosecution involving the illegal export of pounamu from New Zealand has been welcomed by Poutini Ngai Tahu.
‘She’s the most loyal dog ever’
‘She’s the most loyal dog ever’
Greymouth woman Jess Johnston and Molly the border collie are happy to be reunited after a week-long ordeal and two dramatic rescues.
Mammoth effort finds Molly
Mammoth effort finds Molly
A mammoth helicopter rescue operation to find a beloved border collie in remote back country near Hokitika had a heart-warming ending yesterday when the pooch was found alive and well.
Backcountry to be turned into historic reserve
Backcountry to be turned into historic reserve
Work has started on a management plan for the new culturally significant stewardship land area, Tarahanga e Toru Historic Reserve.
Dog found a week after owner's 55m fall in West Coast bush
Dog found a week after owner's 55m fall in West Coast bush
A dog has been found alive following an extraordinary helicopter search and rescue mission.