Laura Mills

Public's views on whitebait fishery sought

Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has invited anyone with an interest in whitebait to share their views on management of the fishery, via an online survey and drop-in sessions spanning the country.

Pugh forgives Bridges for "f****** useless" comment

West-Coast-based National list MP Maureen Pugh. Photo: Supplied

Pugh forgives Bridges for "f****** useless" comment

Despite being described by National Party leader Simon Bridges as "f***ing useless" in a covert recording - MP Maureen Pugh says she has forgiven him and will stand again.

Environmental groups want wild lupins gone

Lupins in the Waimakariri River Valley. Photo: Getty Images

Environmental groups move to rid valley of wild lupins

A determined bid has been launched to rid the Arthur's Pass area of wild lupins, which fill the Waimakariri River Valley with a colourful display but choke the nesting habitat of several bird species.

Fatal crash court dates set

Three years after seven people died in a helicopter crash on Fox Glacier, a case brought against the helicopter company has almost made it to court.

Moa and Haast eagle plan ditched

Controversial plans to bring moa and giant Haast eagles back to Oparara have been dropped, with the focus now on improving the road and safeguarding the area.

Park proposals opposed

Park proposals opposed

Forest and Bird says a proposal to allow dogs in Westland Tai Poutini National Park breaches the National Parks Act and puts endangered kiwi at risk.

Hopes high for Tasman Mining-Oceana Gold project

The man behind the proposed $500 million underground gold-mine development at Waiuta said he expected it would be producing within about five years.

Teen charged with Greymouth murder named

Cyrus Alexis Alupis was found lying on the road with stab wounds in Cowper St in June. Photo:...

Teen charged with Greymouth murder named

A Reefton teenager accused of murdering a Greymouth man in June has been named.

Hospital project delays cost DHB $50,000 a month

The new Greymouth Hospital site. Photo Greymouth Star

Hospital project delays cost DHB $50,000 a month

Delays over the new Greymouth Hospital are costing the West Coast District Health Board about $50,000 a month.

Truck convoy will be part of protest

Peter O'Sullivan (left) and Peter Haddock prepare for the protest at the Taramakau Bridge...

Truck convoy will be part of protest

A protest on the West Coast this weekend will include a large procession of trucks.

Miner to go to court over Govt decision

A view from Te Kuha mountain, back towards Westport on the West Coast, where Stevenson Mining...

Miner to go to court over Govt decision

Stevenson Mining intends mounting a court challenge to the Government's decision to decline access for its proposed Te Kuha coalmine near Westport.

Mayors asked to name top six projects

Mayors asked to name top six projects

West Coast mayors were yesterday given one week to come up with half a dozen key projects for the $1billion provincial growth fund.

Mayors make bid for provincial funding

Mayors make bid for provincial funding

The West Coast mayors and Development West Coast were in Wellington today to make a case for a good share of the Government's $1 billion provincial fund.

Escapeway tunnel an option at Pike River

Escapeway tunnel an option at Pike River

Driving a second tunnel into the Pike River mine to act as an escapeway during the impending re-entry of the drift tunnel remains on the cards.

Teacher sacked but supported

Teacher sacked but supported

A Cobden early childhood teacher who is HIV positive and lost her job on Friday, says she has no regrets about telling staff, and she still loves Greymouth.

Hypothermic hiker ignored warnings

A young German woman who ignored warnings from other walkers last night was found with hypothermia in the Franz Josef Glacier Valley.

Kokshoorn will not seek re-election as mayor

Grey Mayor Tony Kokshoorn, the longest-serving mayor in Greymouth's history, has announced he will be retiring at the local body elections next year.

Woman sped through roadworks while drinking

A woman who sped through roadworks while swigging on a bottle of alcohol has been sentenced to community detention and intensive supervision.

'Rev-up' from ex-MP as hospital build lags

'Rev-up' from former MP as Greymouth Hospital build lags

Greymouth's new hospital is not expected to open until this Christmas at the earliest - and the Government now admits it might even be Christmas 2019.

Still no access to view glacier

The access road to view Fox Glacier remains closed, five weeks after Cyclone Fehi washed it out....

Still no access to view Fox Glacier

Five weeks after Cyclone Fehi washed out the access road to view Fox Glacier, it remains closed, and Doc says it might take a further fortnight to reopen.

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