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Cannabis grower intimidated hunters in area

Redeemed Standfast was discharged without conviction provided he pay $400 to the West Coast Women...

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Cannabis grower intimidated hunters in area

Cowboy Paradise owner Michael Kevin Milne, who is doing time for running a commercial cannabis venture, has been convicted on a charge of intimidating hunters in the area.

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Man headbutted police officer in volatile arrest

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Man headbutted police officer in volatile arrest

A police officer and an offender both required medical attention after a "volatile arrest" first thing this morning in Cobden.

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Runaway caravan wheel leaves motorcyclist injured

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Runaway caravan wheel leaves motorcyclist injured

An motorcyclist suffered serious injuries near Westport yesterday when he was struck by a runaway wheel from a caravan.

Former Gloriavale members say abuse apology 'insincere'

John Ready, pictured with his sister Virginia Courage, left Gloriavale in 2017. Photo: RNZ

Former Gloriavale members say abuse apology 'insincere'

Former Gloriavale members say an apology from the community's leaders is insincere and they have concerns abuse will continue at the West Coast community.

Remembering Jackson Bay's immigrants

MC John Nolan and organiser Claudine Pelosi donned period clothing for the celebrations.

Remembering Jackson Bay's immigrants

More than 100 people gathered at a remote West Coast location at the weekend to commemorate the hardships of their forefathers and celebrate ongoing research into a forgotten history.

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Mayor takes sentenced sign smasher to task

Grey District mayor Tania Gibson. Photo: Greymouth Star

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Mayor takes sentenced sign smasher to task

A man who went on a road-sign smashing "rampage'’ the length of the Grey district, causing almost $20k in damage, has been taken to task by Mayor Tania Gibson in court.

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Man allegedly threatened to injure council staff

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Man allegedly threatened to injure council staff

A Hari Hari man who allegedly threatened to injure Westland District Council staff is now facing legal action.

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Prisoner pleads guilty to further drug and firearm charges

Coroner Ian Telford released his findings into the teen's death today. Photo: file

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Prisoner pleads guilty to further drug and firearm charges

A man who sent off a package of cannabis via courier from Karamea to Southland, today admitted a string of subsequent drug charges.

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Community rallies to rescue petrels

A petrel found by the community patrol on the West Coast. Photo: Supplied

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Community rallies to rescue petrels

As darkness descended each night, 25 Coast Road residents spent the past seven weeks patrolling their turf helping to rescue 57 crash-landed petrels.

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Rata return to paint Coast red

Rata on State Highway 6 in the West Coast. PHOTO: DWAYNE DETLAFF

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Rata return to paint Coast red

A magnificent rata flowering has turned the West Coast red.

More closures on key tourist highway

The slip site in November last year. Photo: NZTA

More closures on key tourist highway

Motorists will again face delays on a key tourist route as remediation work resumes following a major rockfall and flooding late last year.

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Christie doco to feature Hokitika visit

David Suchet as Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Christie doco to feature Hokitika visit

A new five-part documentary about crime author Agatha Christie’s overseas 1924 tour - including to the West Coast - will be released on streaming service Brit Box in the United Kingdom on March 8.

Buller mayor not sure about standing again

Buller mayor not sure about standing again

Buller District Mayor Jamie Cleine says he is undecided about whether to stand again for election in 2025.

Return of prized jersey makes holiday all the sweeter

Graham McGurk proudly holds up his 1981 New Zealand Colts jersey, alongside his son Jonathan and...

Return of prized jersey makes holiday all the sweeter

It took a heck of a lot of work to get the jersey and just about as much to get it back.

Missing men found after being thrown from jetski while fishing

Missing men found after being thrown from jetski while fishing

Two young men were found on a South Westland beach on Tuesday morning after being reported overdue from a fishing trip.

Busy time for rescuers

Two young men have been found on a South Westland beach after being reported overdue from a fishing trip.

Hokitika, Qtown tipped for best NY Eve weather

Hokitika is tipped to be New Zealand's best weather spot for New Year's Eve tomorrow. Photo: ODT...

Hokitika, Queenstown tipped for best New Year's Eve weather

Hokitika is shaping as one of the best places to be for fine weather on New Year's Eve.

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Feral goats a devil of a problem once again

Goats are popping up in Greymouth again. PHOTO: GREYMOUTH STAR

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Feral goats a devil of a problem once again

Greymouth goats are back in the crosshairs after complaints to the Grey District Council about near misses with motorists and damage to gardens.

West Coast prepared for big disaster

As 2024 draws to a close, the West Coast is better prepared than it has ever been for a big natural disaster, a civil defence leader says.

‘Impulsive and thoughtless’ assault embarrassed and triggered victim

A Charleston man was "rocked to the core" when his pants were pulled down at a public event, a court has heard.

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