Health workers hoping to get remaining 6000 Coasters vaccinated
GPs and pharmacists will join the push to reach the 6000 West Coast residents who have still not had a single Covid vaccine.
Greymouth Star
Gloriavale school teacher in court on assault charges
Gloriavale school teacher in court on assault charges
A Gloriavale school teacher who allegedly assaulted four children aged between 9 and 11 years, declined an offer of legal aid when he appeared in the Greymouth District Court today on seven charges...
Covid concerns as thousands descend on Greymouth for event
Covid concerns as thousands descend on Greymouth for event
Upwards of 4000 people are bound for Greymouth this weekend, as the women's only adventure race the Spring Challenge goes ahead under Covid restrictions.
Prince Charles makes donation to West Coast flood fund
Prince Charles makes donation to West Coast flood fund
News of the Westport flood even reached the ear of Prince Charles, who has pledged a donation to the flood relief fund.
45 new conservation jobs for West Coast
45 new conservation jobs for West Coast
The Conservation Minister has announced almost $9 million of funding for 45 new West Coast jobs in weed control, tree planting and whitebait habitat restoration.
Paua fishery at Jackson Bay could be closed
Paua fishery at Jackson Bay could be closed
People could be stopped from harvesting paua at Jackson Bay after iwi said stocks had been decimated by people coming in from Central Otago.
Tb outbreak affects West Coast herds
Tb outbreak affects West Coast herds
Herds which have been free of bovine tuberculosis for decades are caught up in a fresh outbreak at Hari Hari.
Communications in focus after blackout
Communications in focus after blackout
No phones, no internet, no medical alarms, no eftpos, no cash machines - Westland Mayor Bruce Smith is putting the 34-hour communications blackout south of Hokitika on the agenda.
Broken down car towed but couple left stranded during Level 3
Broken down car towed but couple left stranded during Level 3
An older West Coast couple was left high and dry by level 3 restrictions that saw them refused a ride with a tow operator and left standing on the roadside when their vehicle broke down.
More than $85 million in insurance claims after floods
More than $85 million in insurance claims after floods
Preliminary insurance claims for the Westport flood in July show that 355 vehicles were damaged, and 1297 domestic claims were lodged totalling over $85 million. Commercial claims numbered 110.
Breach or loophole? Haast swarmed by out of region whitebaiters
Breach or loophole? Haast swarmed by out of region whitebaiters
Whitebaiters have flooded into Haast under a possible loophole allowing them to travel from one district to another during lockdown - to the horror of angry locals.
Research into West Coast whitebaiting
Research into West Coast whitebaiting
The West Coast Whitebaiters Association says pilot research projects will be conducted on the Buller, Mokihinui and Hokitika rivers this season, which opens today.
Research into West Coast whitebaiting
Research into West Coast whitebaiting
The West Coast Whitebaiters Association says pilot research projects will be conducted on the Buller, Mokihinui and Hokitika rivers this season, which opens today.
Westport floodwall options rejected
Westport floodwall options rejected
The Buller District Council has rejected two proposed floodwall options for Westport, saying the walls would probably not have stopped the devastating July flood.
$14m profit sparks call to help South Westland
$14m profit sparks call to help South Westland
Development West Coast has reported a net profit of $14.2 million for the year, prompting calls for it to open its wallet and help struggling South Westland.
Fish shop shut after complaint
Fish shop shut after complaint
The fresh fish store in Greymouth was forced to shut down last week after a complaint about it operating during lockdown.
Gloriavale unlikely to support vaccination
Gloriavale unlikely to support vaccination
As health authorities try to increase Covid-19 vaccination rates on the West Coast, at least 600 people will miss out — at Gloriavale Christian Community.
Rowi kiwi make tracks to new site
Rowi kiwi make tracks to new site
After being brought back from the brink of extinction, the rowi kiwi has now been detected outside its Okarito forest sanctuary, at a new site 24km away at Whataroa.
Association says West Coast must wait to whitebait
Association says West Coast must wait to whitebait
The approaching West Coast whitebait season could be one like no other if Covid lockdown levels are not relaxed - with no one out fishing.
Council seeks lockdown exemption in order to repair town
Council seeks lockdown exemption in order to repair town
Buller District Council is seeking a lockdown exemption so tradespeople can continue to repair flood damaged homes in Westport.