Will ghost show up to centennial festivities?
Will ghost show up to centennial festivities?
The centennial of the Otira Tunnel opening next year could have an uninvited guest — the so-called "ghost of Otira".
Laura Mills
Coal price increase prompts dire warning
Coal price increase prompts dire warning
The price of coal jumped this week after recommendations to the Government for reducing emissions were released, prompting dire warnings people will go cold and hungry.
Govt firm on conservation land new mine ban: minister
Govt firm on conservation land new mine ban: minister
New Conservation Minister Poto Williams says the Government stands by the Prime Minister’s plan to implement a ban on new mines on conservation land.
SH6 still closed near Murchison due to massive rockfall
SH6 still closed near Murchison due to massive rockfall
Murchison and Reefton were quiet this morning, with all roads to Nelson closed due to a challenging rockfall near Murchison township, and snow on the Lewis Pass.
$20k worth of meth found after car crash
$20k worth of meth found after car crash
A 51-year-old man involved in a car crash at Kumara Junction early yesterday morning appeared in Greymouth District Court on drug charges today after methamphetamine was allegedly found in the car.
$20k worth of meth found after car crash
$20k worth of meth found after car crash
A 51-year-old man involved in a car crash at Kumara Junction early yesterday morning appeared in Greymouth District Court on drug charges today after methamphetamine was allegedly found in the car.
'Woke' new Scout style met with laughter
'Woke' new Scout style met with laughter
Scouts in Britain have been told to stop referring to NZ and Australia as "Down Under" as part of new rulings that prompted howls of laughter on the West Coast this morning.
Flood protections costed at $54.4m
Flood protections costed at $54.4m
Plans to save Westport from one-in-100-year flooding could cost $54.4 million and involve 18km of floodwalls.
Consents lodged for hydro power station
Consents lodged for hydro power station
Consents have been lodged to build a new hydro power station on the Arnold River east of Greymouth, adding to the 90-year-old existing scheme.
Two Gloriavale leaders resign
Two Gloriavale leaders resign
Two of the most senior leaders at the Gloriavale Christian Community have resigned their positions, as the West Coast community fulfils its promise to change after last week’s unprecedented public apology.
Apology from Gloriavale; public asked for forgiveness
Apology from Gloriavale; public asked for forgiveness
The Gloriavale Christian Community has released a long open letter of apology, in which it outlines the significant changes it says have been made, and asks the public for forgiveness.
Westland plans action on Gloriavale
Westland plans action on Gloriavale
Westland Dairy Company is investigating legal avenues to suspend milk collection from dairy farms operated within the Gloriavale community group of companies.
Rest-home residents temporarily relocated
Rest-home residents temporarily relocated
Some residents of two Greymouth rest-homes are being temporarily relocated from one facility to the other due to Covid-19, and the effects of border closures on staffing.
Record-breaking big dry comes hard on heels of a very big wet
Record-breaking big dry comes hard on heels of a very big wet
The West Coast has sizzled its way into the record books, Hokitika recording its driest March on record.
Tranz Alpine gets winter boost
Tranz Alpine gets winter boost
After a rollercoaster few years, the Tranz Alpine train schedule has been boosted for winter, raising hopes the New Zealand border reopening will draw tourists westward.
Pike River fight for justice ongoing
Pike River fight for justice ongoing
Four years and $71 million later, the Pike River Recovery Agency will hand over the keys to the former mine site today.
Virus level in town’s wastewater skyrockets
Virus level in town’s wastewater skyrockets
The amount of Covid-19 detected in Greymouth wastewater last week went up tenfold.
Fears closure of rest-home will become permanent
Fears closure of rest-home will become permanent
Reefton is in shock after it emerged there are plans to close the town’s rest-home at the hospital.
PM surveys flood-hit Fairdown
PM surveys flood-hit Fairdown
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a flying visit to Westport yesterday, calling on flood-damaged farms at Fairdown.
Multiple floods prompt demands for action on floodwalls
Multiple floods prompt demands for action on floodwalls
Calls are growing louder on the West Coast for urgent action on Westport’s promised floodwalls following two flooding events.