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Shockwaves as anti-mining bill 'ready to go'
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Shockwaves as anti-mining bill 'ready to go'
Labour's promise of no new mines is back, sending shockwaves through the West Coast.
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Downpour shuts down town’s CBD
Downpour shuts down town’s CBD
A mid-morning thunderstorm and deluge over Greymouth yesterday not only broke the drought, but left motorists stranded, pedestrians drenched and closed the CBD due to widespread surface flooding.
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Heavy rain ends dry spell around Greymouth
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Heavy rain ends dry spell around Greymouth
A mid-morning thunderstorm and deluge over Greymouth today not only broke the drought, but left motorists stranded, pedestrians drenched and brought widespread surface flooding.
No easy fix to water shortage as river runs low: council
No easy fix to water shortage as river runs low: council
The Grey District Council is defending its ongoing water restrictions, saying diverting the Grey River or pumping water from the river is not that simple.
Former MP moving to Dunedin
Former MP moving to Dunedin
It is "bye the nou" for Scottish migrant and former West Coast-Tasman National Party MP Chris Auchinvole, who is moving to Dunedin to be closer to family.
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Low Grey River compounds Coast's water shortages
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Low Grey River compounds Coast's water shortages
The Grey District Council is defending its ongoing water restrictions, saying diverting the Grey River or pumping water from the river is not that simple.
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'Not a good experience': Man left with scar after eel attack
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'Not a good experience': Man left with scar after eel attack
An unexpected encounter with a large eel in the Mōkihinui River has left former Greymouth man Stephen Lee with deep lacerations to his leg.
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Rain watch welcomed as West Coast running dry
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Rain watch welcomed as West Coast running dry
The rain forecast for tomorrow cannot come soon enough for some, with Greymouth and Reefton both running low on water and an escalating fire risk.
Tragedy avoided as man without life jacket washes ashore unhurt
Tragedy avoided as man without life jacket washes ashore unhurt
A Westport man who fell out of his kayak without a life jacket was washed on to the beach just before Buller surf lifesavers were about to rescue him.
New company after gold
New company after gold
Seven years after OceanaGold closed its Globe Progress mine near Reefton, a new company has taken out an exploration permit over part of the same area.
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Company picks up permit for shuttered Reefton gold mine
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Company picks up permit for shuttered Reefton gold mine
Seven years after Oceana Gold closed its Globe Progress mine near Reefton, a new company has taken out an exploration permit over part of the same area.
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Drone trial to cut Westport to Greymouth trip to 35min
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Drone trial to cut Westport to Greymouth trip to 35min
A drone travelling much faster than a car will soon sweep between Westport and Greymouth carrying pathology samples, in a trial being watched closely by health authorities elsewhere.
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Families to move into Westport flood relief village
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Families to move into Westport flood relief village
The first residents move into Westport's flood relief village on Alma Road tomorrow, ending life in motels for families.
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Former council exec guilty of corruption, bribery
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Former council exec guilty of corruption, bribery
A former Westland District Council executive who received bribes in exchange for helping associates secure lucrative council contracts has been found guilty on Serious Fraud Office corruption charges.
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Buller wants fewer felines but divided over rooster
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Buller wants fewer felines but divided over rooster
The people of Buller have spoken - and it seems they want far fewer cats in their towns.
Ruby Tui to star in Greymouth Christmas parade
Ruby Tui to star in Greymouth Christmas parade
Women's rugby star Ruby Tui will join the Greymouth Christmas parade in her hometown on Saturday.
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Plan to change Minerals Act criticised
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Plan to change Minerals Act criticised
Government moves to "modernise" the Crown Minerals Act under urgency have drawn sharp criticism that it will scare off investors as the search for 'green' minerals ramps up.
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Bus service set to return to Coast
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Bus service set to return to Coast
A new tourist bus service is set to launch on the West Coast, filling the gap left by the withdrawal of Intercity three weeks ago.
Strike at Stockton coalmine averted
Strike at Stockton coalmine averted
The first miners’ strike on the West Coast in well over a decade was averted this week.
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Greymouth institution Bonzai Cafe to close after 40 years
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Greymouth institution Bonzai Cafe to close after 40 years
Just over 40 years after it opened in a blaze of headlines, Greymouth's once-Bohemian cafe the Bonzai will close the doors for good next week.