Operator gives mining application second go
Operator gives mining application second go
A new and determined bid has been made for a proposed open-cast mineral sands mine on farmland near Barrytown on the West Coast.
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Problems foreseen for hydro scheme
Problems foreseen for hydro scheme
The lights could go off in Haast within a decade, the town's hydro-electricity operator warns, amid fears new laws will make rebuilding the scheme near impossible.
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Open-cast mine to re-lodge consent following refusal
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Open-cast mine to re-lodge consent following refusal
A proposed open-cast mineral sands mine on farmland at Barrytown, about halfway between Greymouth and Punakaiki, could produce $63 million of export earnings each year, the Australian-owned mining...
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Parts of Blackball still without internet
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Parts of Blackball still without internet
Some Blackball residents and businesses have been without internet for a week, after a cable was damaged — and Chorus found there was no copper cable left on the West Coast to do the repairs.
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WorkSafe won't appeal Pike River decision
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WorkSafe won't appeal Pike River decision
WorkSafe NZ will not appeal a High Court ruling allowing Pike River families to view documents relating to the decision to drop charges against the mine's former chief executive — but says they...
Pioneering photographer's legacy celebrated
Pioneering photographer's legacy celebrated
All West Coast cinemas will be screening a documentary on Jos Divis from early May, recognising a pioneering New Zealand photographer.
Mountaineers ‘appalled’ at snowline retreat
Mountaineers ‘appalled’ at snowline retreat
Unstable tracks, West Coast huts under threat and vanishing glaciers — mountaineers and trampers are "appalled" at the rate of snowline retreat.
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'It's dismal': Snowmelt concerns grow ahead of Niwa survey
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'It's dismal': Snowmelt concerns grow ahead of Niwa survey
Unstable tracks, West Coast huts under threat and vanishing glaciers — mountaineers and trampers are "appalled" at the rate of snowline retreat.
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Man jailed for stabbing at Greymouth pub
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Man jailed for stabbing at Greymouth pub
A man who was stabbed in the chest by a former Nomads gang member at the Australasian Hotel last year narrowly escaped "devastating consequences", the Greymouth District Court has heard.
Coal still being used at Doc huts
Coal still being used at Doc huts
Coal is still being burned at 27 Department of Conservation huts two years after the department said it was transitioning to wood for heating.
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Slips cause travel trouble on West Coast
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Slips cause travel trouble on West Coast
The long, dry summer, combined with sudden torrential rain in the past few days, created the perfect storm for slips throughout the central West Coast yesterday.
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Upgrade to hydro dam on Arnold River under way
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Upgrade to hydro dam on Arnold River under way
The fog lifted this morning allowing metalwork to be flown into place as a large upgrade and strengthening of the hydro dam on the Arnold River gets under way.
Man apologises for removing whale fossil
Man apologises for removing whale fossil
A Buller man has apologised for hacking an ancient whale fossil out of bedrock at the Little Wanganui River last year, and intends donating it to the Karamea Museum.
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'Sleepwalker' to pay $4k after supermarket theft
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'Sleepwalker' to pay $4k after supermarket theft
A man who ransacked Greymouth New World while allegedly sleepwalking was ordered to pay almost $4000 for the damage caused.
Drilling resumes at Pike River to find cause of explosion
Drilling resumes at Pike River to find cause of explosion
Borehole drilling has resumed at Pike River.
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New mines ban a threat to Reefton's future
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New mines ban a threat to Reefton's future
A ban on new mines on conservation land could stop the Reefton goldfield revival in its tracks.
No new mines policy ‘shocking cynical move’ by Govt
No new mines policy ‘shocking cynical move’ by Govt
A Government reboot of its no new mines policy has been described as a "shocking cynical move from the Government to shore up political support from green voters in an election year."
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'Exciting for Coast': Mineral mine ramps up production
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'Exciting for Coast': Mineral mine ramps up production
The West Coast's first mineral sands mine is up and running, and starting to ramp up production.
Explosion of pest taking over the west
Explosion of pest taking over the west
A moth-like invader is smothering Greymouth plants and washing left out to dry.
Bill banning new mines drafted
Bill banning new mines drafted
Labour's promise of no new mines is back, sending shockwaves through the West Coast.