Tramper accused of sexual violation
Tramper accused of sexual violation
A drunk man on a tramping trip allegedly violently pursued a woman and groped another while she slept, a jury has heard.
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Missing West Coast motorcyclist found dead
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Missing West Coast motorcyclist found dead
A West Coast motorcyclist reported missing after failing to arrive at his destination in Christchurch has been found dead near Arthur's Pass.
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Coast honey producer headed for boom rata variety harvest
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Coast honey producer headed for boom rata variety harvest
Honey man Gary Glasson reckons the current rata flowering bloom on the Coast is the best in 24 years, and rata honey production is tracking towards more than 100 tonnes this summer.
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Medical attention required following ‘volatile arrest’
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Medical attention required following ‘volatile arrest’
A police officer and an offender both required medical attention after a "volatile arrest" early yesterday in Cobden.
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Summer song warming up as cicadas start emerging
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Summer song warming up as cicadas start emerging
The shrill of cicadas define hot summers on the West Coast, but even in the middle of a great summer this year the familiar song has been largely silent so far.
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Cannabis grower intimidated hunters in area
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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'
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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.