West Coast

Gold-mining company ordered to cease work by council

Gold-mining company ordered to cease work by council

A gold-mining company shut down without notice has challenged the West Coast Regional Council to explain why it has put workers in limbo and capital at risk.

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Council comes to Regent Theatre’s rescue, taking over $656,000 loan

Greymouth’s Regent Theatre has been thrown a lifeline. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Council comes to Regent Theatre’s rescue, taking over $656,000 loan

The West Coast Theatre Trust, which runs the Regent Theatre in Greymouth, has been thrown a ratepayer lifeline, the Grey District Council having taken over the theatre’s existing $656,000 loan for...

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Elderly man upset to be focus of murder inquiry

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Elderly man upset to be focus of murder inquiry

An elderly Kakapotahi resident says he is flummoxed and upset to find he is the centre of police attention over a local cold case murder inquiry.

Elderly man fears police are 'framing him' over cold case

The body of David Robinson, 25, was found on a remote West Coast beach in December 1998. Photo:...

Elderly man fears police are 'framing him' over cold case

An elderly man says he is being treated as the prime suspect in the decades-old West Coast cold case killing of David Robinson.

No govt solution to future: Jones

Wanganui River Rating District chairman Jon Sullivan, left, Allan Birchfield, of West Coast...

No govt solution to future: Jones

The Minister of Regional Development has stepped away from the government having a role in master-planning for the future of Franz Josef.

Hundreds of stolen pounamu pieces returned

Police recovered 365 pieces of pounamu, West Coast. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police via RNZ

Hundreds of stolen pounamu pieces returned

Hundreds of pieces of stolen pounamu from a remote West Coast river will be returned to the local hapū in what Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio describes as a small win against the greenstone black market.

Fate of Franz Josef southbank not ours to decide: council

West Coast Regional Council chair Peter Haddock pictured last August on the newly upgraded north...

Fate of Franz Josef southbank not ours to decide: council

The long-term fate of Franz Josef farms, homes and businesses on the south bank of the Waiho (Waiau) River lies with the Westland District Council. That was the message to regional councillors this week.

Mining firm offers iwi concessions

An aerial view of Hokitika looking north along the current seawall towards the northern...

Mining firm offers iwi concessions

A hearing for a large-scale mineral sands mining venture on the outskirts of Hokitika began this week with Westland Minerals Sand (WMS) proponents revealing several new amendments.

Fight against resource consent application to cost ratepayers

Landowners Adrian and Christine Van Dorp are concerned the Taylorville Resource Park will impact...

Fight against resource consent application to cost ratepayers

The Grey District Council will need to spend at least $60,000 to make its case against the latest resource consent application by the Taylorville Resource Park (TRP Ltd).

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Bay’s wharf upgrade to stay in long-term plan

The wharf at Jackson Bay could be upgraded. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Bay’s wharf upgrade to stay in long-term plan

A $4 million upgrade of the Jackson Bay wharf — the only deep-sea port on the West Coast — may be a contender for co-funding with the government.

Influential West Coast cop honoured

Senior Constable Terri Middleton. Photo: Police / Supplied via RNZ

Influential West Coast cop honoured

A police officer made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in Monday's King's Birthday Honours says she is humbled and deeply honoured to be recognised.

Fatal motorcycle crash on West Coast

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in the Harihari Highway (SH6) on the West Coast this evening, police have confirmed in a statement.

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Leaders open to council merger

Mayor Tania Gibson. Photo: Grey District Council

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Leaders open to council merger

A "mega merger" of the West Coast’s four councils into a unitary structure is not off the cards, local government leaders say.

Huge haul of West Coast pounamu recovered

Some of the pounamu taken from the Jackson River. Photo: NZ Police

Huge haul of West Coast pounamu recovered

A large amount of pounamu stolen from a West Coast river this week has been recovered, police say.

'It stinks': Weary locals gear up for another dump fight

Adrian Van Dorp's property is beside the Taylorville Resource Park, a private landfill, which has...

'It stinks': Weary locals gear up for another dump fight

The Grey District Council will need to spend at least $60,000 to make its case against the latest resource consent application by the Taylorville Resource Park.

Councillor springs to defence of Trump

Councillor springs to defence of Trump

If Donald Trump ever found himself on the West Coast, he could count on at least one fan to roll out the regional council welcome mat.

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‘Pike River’ trailer released, first screening in Sydney

Robyn Malcolm takes on the role of Sonya Rockhouse in the movie Pike River. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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‘Pike River’ trailer released, first screening in Sydney

Greymouth is set to host the New Zealand premiere of the upcoming Pike River film this October, although it will screen first at the Sydney Film Festival next week.

Gloriavale offer of apology to abuse victims a 'PR stunt'

Former Gloriavale member Gideon Benjamin. Photo: Supplied

Gloriavale offer of apology to abuse victims a 'PR stunt'

Gloriavale's public offer to personally apologise to victims of abuse at the Christian community has been exposed as a PR stunt after leaders refused to say sorry, former members say.

Locals urge Doc not to scrap road to historic goldmine

Reefton Mountain Biking Club spokeswoman Jo Newbury, at the entrance to Murray Creek track...

Locals urge Doc not to scrap road to historic goldmine

Reefton business people are urging the Department of Conservation not to scrap a $10 million road to an historic goldmine that is set to become a visitor drawcard.

New system to improve wait times

The Kepler Track — Doc has opened bookings for some of the Great Walks tracks. CREDIT: LAURA...

New system to improve wait times

A new Great Walks booking system has reduced waiting time online to a few minutes according to the Department of Conservation.

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