Are Coast roads resilient enough?
A long serving member of the West Coast land transport committee believes "a lack of investment" in the West Coast's regional roads has to be recognised by Government to ensure security for the economy.
Track opening delayed until March
A slip that pushed a digger 30m down a bank, leaving the area unsafe to work in has delayed the opening of the
$12 million Paparoa Track 'great walk' until March 1, next year.
$15m goldmine boost
The Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) has approved a $15 million loan to help re-establish a goldmine at Blackwater, near Waiuta.
Ahaura Bridge contract let
The $20 million Ahaura Bridge contract has been awarded to HEB Construction.
Buck’s Head reopens doors
After six years without a liquor licence, the beer is flowing once more at the Buck's Head Tavern in Taylorville.
Fifteen-year wetland plan could be scrapped
It has taken 15 years and cost ratepayers millions, but the West Coast Regional Council has just about completed the herculean task of mapping the region's wetlands.
But just as it nears the finish line, law and policy changes proposed by the government could force it to start over.
Army could evacuate tourists
Glacier tourism operators are hoping for a Christmas miracle as contractors begin clearing huge slips, with the Air Force a possibility to evacuate some of the 1000 stranded tourists.
Evacuations after gas scare
A leaking LPG gas bottle at a Sale Street property in Hokitika caused a potentially explosive situation about 6.30pm yesterday.
Niwa forecasts rain, rain … and more rain
To those West Coasters feeling as if they are developing webbed feet -- congratulations, you may need them.
Greymouth gets ready for Christmas Carnival
Greymouth man Murray Cochrane has been busy in his workshop constructing model planes for floats, and go-karts for the derby, as part of the NZME Christmas Carnival in central Greymouth this weekend.
