West Coast MP plans vaccination
West Coast MP plans vaccination
National Party list MP Maureen Pugh says she is going to be talking to a doctor and she looks to schedule her first Covid vaccination.
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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.
Domestic flood claims over $85m
Domestic flood claims over $85m
Preliminary insurance claims for the Westport flood in July show 355 vehicles were damaged, and 1297 domestic claims were lodged totalling more than $85million.
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.
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.
DWC asked for funding help
DWC asked for funding help
Development West Coast has reported a net profit of $14.2million for the year, prompting calls for it to help struggling South Westland.
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.
Gang members moved on from whitebaiting spot
Gang members moved on from whitebaiting spot
Patched gang members who helped themselves to Greymouth's coveted 'Big Rock' — the best whitebaiting spot on the Grey River — have been moved along by police.
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.
Govt pledges $8 million to flood recovery
Govt pledges $8 million to flood recovery
The Government yesterday announced an $8 million package to help Westport recover from last month's severe flooding.
West Coast’s first cryptocurrency launched in Greymouth tonight
West Coast’s first cryptocurrency launched in Greymouth tonight
The West Coast’s first cryptocurrency will be revealed in Greymouth tonight.
PM meets flood-hit Westport residents
PM meets flood-hit Westport residents
The Prime Minister met flood-stricken Westport residents yesterday as the long clean-up entered its 10th day.
Town faces thousands of tonnes of waste after flooding
Town faces thousands of tonnes of waste after flooding
A year's worth of flood-damaged waste, helpers leaving town, and another rain front - Westport woke up yesterday to a depressing reality.
Patients using temporary space
Patients using temporary space
Buller Health in Westport remains closed and will probably stay closed for at least a week due to floodwater damaging the boilerhouse and getting into the tunnels under the former Buller Hospital.
Hundreds still unable to go home
Hundreds still unable to go home
Hundreds of people remain in temporary shelter as the Westport community rallies in the wake of the biggest flood since 1926.
Pike River families picket mine road
Pike River families picket mine road
Some Pike River families returned to again picket the mine access road early yesterday morning, as they prepare to go to court next week.
Use of meth reducing, sampling indicates
Use of meth reducing, sampling indicates
After years of rife methamphetamine use in Westport — the town once dubbed "Methport" — P use appears to be on the wane.