Experts to meet in Greymouth today to plan re-entry into Pike River mine

Statue bro? Shane Jones meets his match at West Coast camp

Regional Development Minister Shane Jones opened cabins to help accommodate an influx of goldmine workers, and was rewarded with a colourful life-size likeness of himself.

Confessions of an accidental council chairman

After five terms as a Grey District councillor, Peter Haddock stood for the regional council in 2022, and just months later, found himself – unexpectedly – at the helm.

'You can't stop stupid': New hazard rules for West Coast homeowners

West Coasters will soon be able to find out online if their property or one they’re thinking of buying is at risk from liquefaction – or a host of other damaging events.

Police powerless over death threats at West Coast council

Police said they did not condone the behaviour but there was not enough evidence of the alleged offences to take further action.