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Boil-water notice after possible contamination

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Boil-water notice after possible contamination

The entire greater Greymouth area water supply was yesterday morning put on a precautionary notice to boil all water after possible contamination was found during routine sampling.

Ross community helps nab 'prolific thief'

Ross community helps nab 'prolific thief'

One of New Zealand's most prolific offenders has been nabbed in Ross, after an eagle-eyed member of the public spotted him in the West Coast township.

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'Boil water' notice for greater Greymouth

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'Boil water' notice for greater Greymouth

The entire greater Greymouth area water supply has been put on a precautionary notice to boil all water after possible contamination was found during routine water sampling.

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Leaflet urges residents to withhold rates

The Coast saw the country's highest increase in regional house sales in July. Photo: Getty Images

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Leaflet urges residents to withhold rates

A leaflet that encourages residents to withhold paying their rates is causing alarm and confusion.

Bridge too far: Coast home sought

The West Coast Regional Council is not backing down in its campaign to have Bailey bridges kept in its area, despite a brush-off from the NZ Transport Agency.

Most submissions favour mine

A proposed mineral sand mine near Lake Mahinapua is dividing the community, with residents expressing concerns the project could ruin what they describe as a sacred...

Visitor charges loom for great outdoors

Franz Josef Glacier. File photo: Getty Images

Visitor charges loom for great outdoors

The great outdoors could become user pays as the Department of Conservation looks to bump up its revenue.

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Exasperated resident wants Doc to cull wild boars

Kumara resident Phil Payne is calling for action to cull the wild boars that are destroying...

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Exasperated resident wants Doc to cull wild boars

Wild boars are ripping up parts of Greenstone Rd in Kumara, and have destroyed numerous vegetable gardens.

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Glorious art on show

Artists from the Gloriavale Christian Community are excited to mount their first exhibition 'Glorious Artworks' at the Left Bank Art Gallery in Greymouth.

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Stolen dumper found in bush after 18 months

Paley-Atkins family members  from the Gentle Annie Campground in Mokihinui celebrate the...

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Stolen dumper found in bush after 18 months

A small dumper, stolen from Mokihinui nearly 18 months ago, has been found in dense bush off the Karamea Highway by a pig hunter.

Hunter likely died during West Coast river crossing - coroner

The Karangarua River at the bridge on SH6. File photo: Google Maps

Hunter likely died during West Coast river crossing - coroner

A Danish hunter who died on the West Coast likely drowned after being swept away in a river crossing mishap after heavy rain in unfamiliar terrain, a coroner has found.

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Pine linked to Gallipoli partially collapses

The lone pine, with links to Anzac Cove in Gallipoli, has partially collapsed. PHOTO: GREYMOUTH STAR

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Pine linked to Gallipoli partially collapses

Greymouth's lone pine tree in Dixon Park has partially collapsed, and the branch was being cut up yesterday morning.

Te Tai o Poutini Plan blowout detailed

Te Tai o Poutini Plan could oversee mineral extraction at sites such as the Barrytown Flats....

Te Tai o Poutini Plan blowout detailed

The council and iwi group leading the West Coast’s one plan project have been given a detailed breakdown of its costs — after lamenting a budget blowout last month.

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'Lone pine' descended from Gallipoli collapses

Workers begin clearing the fallen branch in Dixon Park this morning. Photo: Greymouth Star

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'Lone pine' descended from Gallipoli collapses

Greymouth's 'lone pine' tree at Dixon Park has collapsed, and was being cut up this morning.

Council slammed over 'stupid' plan to relocate town

Council slammed over 'stupid' plan to relocate town

Buller District mayor admits some residents "feel forgotten" by a plan to eventually relocate the flood-prone town of Westport, but it is needed to provide a "glimmer of hope" in the face of repetitive and increasingly damaging flooding.

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Cold case reopened, police appealing for firearms

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Cold case reopened, police appealing for firearms

Police reinvestigating the 1998 murder of David John Robinson near Ross are forensically examining .22 calibre firearms.

Audit reveals gaps in council’s asset valuations

Mistakes in setting rates and a best-guess system for valuing assets have earned the West Coast Regional Council a do-better warning from its auditor.

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$90k severance paid to council chief exec

Former Grey District Council chief executive Paul Morris. Photo: Greymouth Star

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$90k severance paid to council chief exec

Former Grey District Council chief executive Paul Morris received a $90,000 golden handshake when he abruptly departed 12 months ago.

Cycle trail opening today

The Omau section of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail. PHOTO: PETE ARCHIBALD

Cycle trail opening today

The Westport to Charleston cycle trail will be officially opened today, with the West Coast now boasting over 400km of trails, putting it firmly on the cycling tourism map.

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Drama on ocean waves as rescue goes awry

The Cook Canyon was bringing the Jay Elaine into the Port of Greymouth under tow on Wednesday...

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Drama on ocean waves as rescue goes awry

Throngs of onlookers watched from the Greymouth tipheads with bated breath on Wednesday as a boat-towing operation went awry just at the wrong moment while crossing the bar.

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