Pugh forgives Bridges for "f****** useless" comment
Despite being described by National Party leader Simon Bridges as "f***ing useless" in a covert recording - MP Maureen Pugh says she has forgiven him and will stand again.
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MPI investigating cow clamping
MPI investigating cow clamping
Claims a South Westland farmer left a cow hoisted for an unacceptably long time are being investigated.
Child sex offender in custody
Child sex offender in custody
A convicted child sex offender from Auckland, arrested on the West Coast this week, had been on the run for nearly 15 days after he cut off his ankle bracelet and stole a car.
Coverage still poor
Coverage still poor
Thousands of West Coast residents are still without internet or cellphone coverage, or their signal keeps dropping out, a national roadshow on making the most of the internet heard this week.
Environmental groups want wild lupins gone
Environmental groups move to rid valley of wild lupins
A determined bid has been launched to rid the Arthur's Pass area of wild lupins, which fill the Waimakariri River Valley with a colourful display but choke the nesting habitat of several bird species.
Residents help with arrest of longtime fugitive
Residents help with arrest of longtime fugitive
A man on the run from police after a string of burglaries and thefts — including the burglary of a Greymouth backpackers some time ago — was caught yesterday morning with the help of South Westland...
Man jailed for providing rifle used to kill woman
Man jailed for providing rifle used to kill woman
A Runanga man who supplied the rifle used to shoot a Greymouth mother has been jailed for three years and four months for his role in the 2017 murder.
Big names to film The Luminaries in NZ
Big names to film The Luminaries in NZ
Some big names from the silver screen have been revealed for the BBC adaptation of Eleanor Catton's award-winning novel The Luminaries, set largely in goldrush Hokitika.
Customers 'shaken' after car crashes into cafe
Customers 'shaken' after car crashes into cafe
Diners at the The Junction Honey Cafe narrowly avoided being struck by a car that crashed through a front window on Sunday after the driver lost control on the Kumara Junction roundabout.
Whitebaiters take aim at Conservation Bill
Whitebaiters take aim at Conservation Bill
Whitebaiters from around New Zealand are joining forces with the West Coast Whitebaiters Association in a bid to have the Conservation (Indigenous Freshwater Fish) Amendment Bill thrown out of Parliament.
Fatal crash court dates set
Fatal crash court dates set
Three years after seven people died in a helicopter crash on Fox Glacier, a case brought against the helicopter company has almost made it to court.
Barriers recommended after fatality
Barriers recommended after fatality
Metal barriers could have saved the life of a man whose vehicle plunged off a narrow bridge in the Grey Valley, the Coroner's Court heard.
Police launch operation after 'incident' on West Coast
Police launch operation after 'incident' on West Coast
West Coast police are keeping mum about the reasons for seeking information about an undisclosed "incident" early on Saturday at Victoria Park, in Westport.
Heritage items stolen in Westport burglary
Heritage items stolen in Westport burglary
Several potentially priceless rail heritage items have been stolen following a burglary at the Westport Railway Society premises at the weekend.
Dobson's history reflected in park
Dobson's history reflected in park
Dobson's history has been marked with the opening of a heritage park.
Ground-breaking whitebait study on West Coast
Ground-breaking whitebait study on West Coast
Scientists will be taking adult whitebait from closed rivers throughout the West Coast as part of a ground-breaking 15-month project.
Combined district plan final proposal
Combined district plan final proposal
After three years of debate and research, the West Coast will keep its four councils but get one district plan.
Concerns over Greymouth 'crime wave'
Concerns over Greymouth 'crime wave'
The influence of gangs in the Greymouth area and the lack of police to respond to incidents have been raised by a Cobden resident in light of the recent crime wave.
Moa and Haast eagle plan ditched
Moa and Haast eagle plan ditched
Controversial plans to bring moa and giant Haast eagles back to Oparara have been dropped, with the focus now on improving the road and safeguarding the area.
Park proposals opposed
Park proposals opposed
Forest and Bird says a proposal to allow dogs in Westland Tai Poutini National Park breaches the National Parks Act and puts endangered kiwi at risk.