Alpine Fault: 75% of damaging quake in next 50 years
The chances of the South Island's Alpine Fault generating a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years are much higher than previously thought, new research shows.
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Farmers meet about changes
Farmers meet about changes
The new farmers’ lobby group Groundswell visited the West Coast this week, amid growing concerns farmers will soon need a consent for "everything they do".
'Wonderful scenery' as cyclists ride through West Coast
'Wonderful scenery' as cyclists ride through West Coast
Tour of New Zealand organiser and charity rider Peter Yarrell (77) arrived at the Greymouth Railway Station late Wednesday morning after cycling from Ross with 160 other cyclists taking part in the...
Safety review after close call with mine shaft
Safety review after close call with mine shaft
The West Coast Regional Council has reviewed its safety plans after a council worker survived a close encounter with an old goldmining shaft.
‘Tread carefully’ call on holiday rental rules
‘Tread carefully’ call on holiday rental rules
Holiday rental website Bookabach has urged West Coast councils to "tread carefully" over new rules proposed in the Te Tai o Poutini Plan, a combined plan for Westland, Grey and Buller.
West Coast population expected to decline
West Coast population expected to decline
The West Coast is the only region in NZ where the population is expected to fall over the coming decades.
West Coast hotel out of hibernation as travel bubble nears
West Coast hotel out of hibernation as travel bubble nears
Scenic Group is reversing a decision to put a West Coast hotel into hibernation following a spike in interest from Australia as the transtasman bubble looms.
Greymouth Lotto winner Googles what to do after winning
Greymouth Lotto winner Googles what to do after winning
A Greymouth Lotto winner asked Google what he should do after winning $1 million last week.
Snow at skifields, wild weather on West Coast
Snow at southern skifields, wild weather on West Coast
A cold snap has come to parts of the South, bringing a blanket of snow at skifields and wild, stormy weather on the West Coast.
Support for apartments in plan to revitalise Greymouth CBD
Support for apartments in plan to revitalise Greymouth CBD
The Mawhera Incorporation has confirmed its support for plans to allow apartments in the centre of Greymouth.
Gloriavale business loses contract amid employment controversy
Gloriavale business loses contract amid employment controversy
A Gloriavale company has lost a contract to make Moo Chews children's snacks after questions about their employment practices.
Former West Coast woman found dead in bin
Former West Coast woman found dead in bin on Gold Coast
A mother of three found dead in a Gold Coast charity bin this week was originally from Greymouth.
Man who fled police found hiding up tree
Man who fled police found hiding up tree
Police found a Greymouth man hiding high up in a tree near Runanga after he sped away from officers early this morning.
District plan to include Maori purposes zone
District plan to include Maori purposes zone
The new combined district plan for the West Coast - now under construction - will recognise the land rights and rangatiratanga of Poutini Ngai Tahu by creating Maori purpose zones on ancestral whenua.
New appointment at West Coast Regional Council
New appointment at West Coast Regional Council
The West Coast Regional Council has a new consents and compliance manager.
West Coasters facing 'sizable' rate increases
West Coasters facing 'sizable' rate increases
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The first draft rate increases have been released, with Buller forecasting 6.5% and Grey 9.9%.
Monk stands firm on plans for Pike recovery project
Monk stands firm on plans for Pike recovery project
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There appears to be no end in sight over the ongoing dispute between the Pike River families about the future direction of the mine's recovery.
Airbnbs on West Coast increase despite need for rentals
Airbnbs on West Coast increase despite need for rentals
West Coast residents are being asked for their opinions on how councils should regulate Airbnbs and other unhosted visitor accommodation.
Greymouth Lotto player scoops $1m win
Greymouth Lotto player scoops $1m win
A lucky Lotto player from Greymouth will celebrating a mid-week windfall after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.
Maori landowners want say in CBD revival
Maori landowners want say in CBD revival
Residential development in Greymouth's commercial area could kickstart the revival of the town's down-at-heel CBD, according to experts working on a new district plan for the West Coast.