Greymouth
Around the motu : Samantha Gee covering Nelson
It's the beginning of a hot, dry, El Niño summer for the top of the South Island and water restrictions have been introduced in Nelson and Tasman already, Sam talks to Kathryn about a group of… Audio
Trees will be 'bowled over' to avoid new regulations - mayor
A "heinous" imposition of new rules has prompted fear they will push West Coast landowners to cut down trees to avoid the implications.
Issues over possible extension for smelly West Coast private landfill
Whether or not a private landfill should get more time to fix ongoing smell problems has been complicated by a WorkSafe shutdown and investigation, and advice is being sought, a West Coast council…
Greymouth hill report under fire
A proposal in the Te Tai o Poutini Plan for a land instability hazard area - cutting a swathe along the coastal hills behind Greymouth - has come under fire at the West Coast Regional Council.
My Current Song: Jan Preston - 'Honky Tonk Song'
Jan Preston used her time during lockdown to get into the studio and lay down tracks for her new album, Piano Boogie Woman. Now, on this side of the Tasman, Jan is ready to hit the road for a 20-date… Audio
Greymouth life-saving community project
A community initiative is underway on the West Coast which aims to make Greymouth the safest place in the country to have a heart attack. Audio
Pike River mine families disappointed by delay
Families of the Pike River mine victims are disappointed with the decision to delay re-entry to the mine, but also understand the decision as 'health and safety' is paramount. Reporter Logan Church… Video, Audio
Pike River families hopeful despite delay
Tomorrow was meant to be the day Pike River mine families have been waiting for for years - the day re-entry begins. But unexplained atmospheric readings have put the operation on hold. Video… Video, Audio
Pike River mine re-entry delayed
Plans to re-enter the Pike River mine have been abruptly suspended just one day before the long-awaited operation was to go ahead. A team of miners were due to go underground - but unexplained… Video, Audio
Xmas comes early for the West Coast as govt splashes cash
The West Coast has received an early Christmas present today with a $140m cash injection from the Government. Video, Audio
Arrest made after half-baked theft of 300kg bakery safe
Police have made an arrest after a bakery was broken into and a 300kg safe stolen in the West Coast town of Greymouth.
Photo finish: Retirement not idyll for mayor with 'ants in his pants'
The longest-serving mayor in Greymouth's history and a keen amateur photographer has designs on a new career in the field when he steps down next year.
State of emergency declared in Greymouth
Greymouth mayor Tony Kokshoorn says there's been a terrible crash in the area, and they're acting fast to get people help. They've declared a state of emergency to mobilise police and Defence Force to… Audio
Clean up focus for West Coast on Waitangi Day
West Coasters will mark Waitangi Day with a working bee to clean up beaches around Greymouth following last week's storm.
Two alleging 1080 poisoning still waiting for answers
Two women who believe they were poisoned by 1080 more than three years ago say it's ridiculous they are still waiting for answers from health officials. Gwen Gardner and her sister were having a… Audio
Police locate missing Greymouth teen
A 15-year old Greymouth teenager who had been missing since last Tuesday has been found safe and well.
Man set dog on bar manager, police say
A man has been charged with setting his dog on a Greymouth bar manager after he asked the man to take the animal outside, police say
Local Body Elections -West Coast
Each week we will visit a region in New Zealand to find out what the big issues are in the upcoming local body elections. This week we speak to Brendon McMahon, from The Greymouth Star. Audio
Two arrests after baseball bat attack in Greymouth
A man and a woman have been arrested after a man was attacked with a baseball bat in a suburb of Greymouth, this afternoon.
West Coast Mayors apply pressure on policing proposal
West Coast mayors are appealing to the Police Minister to step in and stop a plan to cut community constables and youth aid workers in the area. Police are proposing a major overhaul of policing in… Audio