West Coast

'Worst it's ever been': Call to involve public in deer control

There are increasing complaints around the deer population in Westland. Photo: Getty Images

'Worst it's ever been': Call to involve public in deer control

Concerns over an explosion of wild deer in South Westland have been raised at a West Coast Conservation Board meeting in Okarito.

Fishing boat ‘splintered into a million pieces’

Fishing boat ‘splintered into a million pieces’

Crew from Greymouth fishing vessel Mako were rescued on Wednesday after the vessel ran aground on rocks just south of Barn Bay, about 70km south of Haast.

Threat to Westport air service 'devastating'

Originair has serviced Westport with an 18-seater Jetstream aircraft. Photo: Supplied

Threat to Westport air service 'devastating'

Buller's mayor says it's "devastating" Westport could lose its only air direct service.

Grounded: Westport set to lose only air service

Westport will lose its only air service in May unless the government rescues it.

Gold’s meteoric rise fuelling job, mine boom

Gold’s meteoric rise fuelling job, mine boom

Gold fever has gripped the West Coast, as record-high prices fuel new mines, jobs and investment while housing and infrastructure feel the strain.

Wild food fanatics embrace festival’s unique offerings

The Scoop Squad channelled summer with their Feral Flock group costume entry.

Wild food fanatics embrace festival’s unique offerings

The West Coast’s legendary Wildfoods Festival celebrates weird and wild food, West Coast bush fashion and the fabric of New Zealand music.

Anger over hydro scheme's fast-track approval

The Morgan Gorge could be "de-watered" if a planned hydro electric scheme goes ahead on the...

Anger over hydro scheme's fast-track approval

A plan to fast-track a controversial West Coast hydro scheme has been given an initial go-ahead.

‘Urgent’ need to move riverside sewage ponds

A drone view looking down the Waiho River with the Franz Josef sewage treatment ponds (middle),...

‘Urgent’ need to move riverside sewage ponds

Moving the Franz Josef township sewage ponds out of the changed path of the Waiho (Waiau) River is now urgent, the regional council says.

Musicians at event

Musicians at event

The West Coast’s legendary celebration of wild and foraged foods this weekend will also feature some of New Zealand’s best-known musicians.

Fee trial raises $1m

Fee trial raises $1m

A paid parking trial at three key tourist sites has raised close to $1 million for the Department of Conservation (Doc) in less than three months.

Rāhui in place as search for missing kayaker continues

This kayak was found washed up near Blaketown about 7.30pm yesterday. Photo: NZ Police

Rāhui in place as search for missing kayaker continues

The search for a person reportedly swept out to sea near Greymouth is set to continue today.

Search resumes for missing kayaker near Greymouth

The search for a person swept out to sea near Greymouth on Saturday resumed this morning.

Extensive search for kayaker on West Coast

Emergency services have received a report of a person swept out to sea in the Greymouth/Blaketown area and have found this kayak.

Lawyer calls for minister to resign after being 'duped' by Gloriavale

Social Development Minister Louise Upston has announced that people coming on to Jobseeker...

Lawyer calls for minister to resign after being 'duped' by Gloriavale

Senior government minister Louise Upston was duped by Gloriavale leaders on a visit to the West Coast Christian community and should resign, a leavers' lawyer says.

Teen charged with killing Greymouth man named

A teenager charged with murder days after police discovered a man dead at a Greymouth property can now be named.

Nothing to suggest Gloriavale children unsafe: Minister

An ERO report found the school had not met three of eight registration criteria and was not a...

Nothing to suggest Gloriavale children unsafe: Minister

Minister Louise Upston says she didn't see anything on a visit to Gloriavale that caused concern about children's safety at the West Coast Christian community.