Trucks told to stick to 30kph limit
A 30kph speed restriction on the Coal Creek rail overbridge has been imposed to allow heavy trucks to use it as part of the detour through Taylorville.
GP clinic ready for big move
The old GP surgery on High Street will close its doors on Friday, and the new building on Cowper Street will open on Tuesday.
Mayor puts pressure on Kiwi Rail
Greymouth Mayor-elect Tania Gibson is meeting with Kiwi Rail today to advocate for the long-term security of the rail link into Greymouth.
NZTA confident road can be saved
The road at Omoto dropped several more metres at the weekend, but the New Zealand Transport Agency says it can be saved.
Who will be Greymouth’s next mayor?
Candidates for the Greymouth mayoral race were this morning cautious about their chances when the votes are counted tomorrow.
Chch war fuels price difference
A petrol price war in Christchurch has widened the gap between the cost of filling up in the city and on the West Coast.
Greymouth shoe shop to close
Greymouth's longstanding footwear outlet Oliver's Shoe Market is to close the doors.
Huge increase in gang numbers
Patched gang members in the Tasman police district - including the West Coast- have increased by 82% in two years and now number over 100.
Concerns grow over new hospital timeline
Construction of the new Greymouth hospital Te Nikau has slowed to a crawl, with as few as 11 contractors on site some days.
Gloriavale buys more land
The Gloriavale Christian Community has purchased a large property on the western shore of Lake Brunner, towards Mitchells.
