West Coast
Manahau barge: Union barred from boarding to check on crew
The Maritime Union says it has concerns for the foreign seafarers onboard the Manahau, having been unable to check on the crew's welfare since the boat arrived in Nelson three days ago.
West Coast’s worst kept secret: Don’t mention the ‘A’ word
The possibility of council amalgamation on the West Coast - otherwise known as local government reform - has surfaced publicly this week at council meeting.
West Coasters won't be consulted on health cuts
West Coasters will not be consulted before their weekend GP clinics are replaced with telehealth from 1 October.
Manahau barge successfully refloated after stranding
It was towed off shore by a tug, with assistance from a helicopter just after midday.
West Coast child porn case sentencing delayed
Sentencing for a man who admitted having more than two million child pornography files was adjourned until December.
Attempt to refloat grounded Manahau barge could happen Friday
Traffic and parking will be restricted at Carters Beach from 11am until 2pm.
Three mayors air Three Waters woes with Taumata Arowai boss
West Coast mayors are welcoming an apparent rethink on the way they deliver water services, but affordability is still the big issue.
Manahau barge: Recovery teams still preparing refloat
A former Westport harbourmaster says the swells were too large for salvage today and doubted conditions would be favourable tomorrow.
Towing vessel on site to assist with stranded Manahau barge
"The weather is good, the tides are favourable and the specialist recovery team's plan to refloat Manahau is on track," a Westland Mineral Sands spokesperson says.
'Patient' Greymouth residents still blocked from accessing homes due to slip
Residents affected by a slip in Greymouth have been praised for being patient as contractors worked to clear and stabilise the ground.
Grounded Manahau barge 'unfit for purpose', former harbourmaster says
The barge which has grounded on Westport's Carter Beach was a disaster waiting to happen, David Barnes says.
Plan underway to refloat stranded barge
The barge ran aground at Carters Beach near Westport about midnight on Saturday during a storm.
Grounded barge could be stuck at Westport beach for days
A specialist tug is on its way, but any re-float won't be until later in the week, authorities say.
Blackball residents asked to boil water until at least mid-week
Heavy rain means drinking water is being taken from a local river, which is sometimes not of acceptable quality.
Concerns raised about crew of barge that ran aground
Concerns had been raised about the Manahau's crew and flag before it came ashore at Carters Beach.
Blackball residents told to boil their drinking water
Residents in the Grey district town of Blackball are being asked to boil their drinking water until further notice.
'Throwing money away': Pensioner challenges 'horrendous' council rates
Liz Whiteside doesn't believe she should pay for things she has no use for - such as a floodwall.
West Coast Health proposes closing weekend, after-hours GP clinics
Leaked documents show it's suggesting using a telehealth service instead.
Greymouth's Arnott Heights still closed after slips
Residents in four-wheel drives have been able to use the road, as geotechnical engineers work to stabilise the hillside.
More slips in Greymouth street as rain forecast for Taranaki
More of the country may be in for downpours heading into the last week of winter. Audio
