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OceanaGold shares lift on Reefton mine
OceanaGold Corp shares rose as much as 20c at $3.60 on good news emerging from its Reefton gold mine.
Iwi defends Meridian Energy payment over dam
A West Coast iwi has defended its decision to accept money from Meridian Energy for advice on the effects of a $300 million hydro dam.
Meridian paid iwi after position change on dam
Meridian Energy paid money to the local West Coast iwi after the iwi changed its position on a $300 million hydro dam.
Shooting murder accused enters no plea
A 41-year-old Hokitika man has appeared in court to face a charge of murdering an elderly man found shot dead yesterday.
Two men gunned down in house
A 41-year-old man will appear in court today on one count of murder after a double shooting in Hokitika yesterday.
Mayor backs $300m hydro dam plan
Mayor Pat McManus says there's no shortage of water on the West Coast and the 'silent majority' of locals support the proposed Mokihinui dam.
Double murder charge over Hokitika deaths
A man in his 40s has been charged with two counts of murder and will appear in the Greymouth District Court tomorrow.
History burns deep on the wild west road
Jim Eagles rediscovers an era of highway robberies and religious battles.
Key: Government must prove mining is worthwhile
The Prime Minister believes most New Zealanders would support mining on conservation land if the Government can prove it will benefit the country.
Neo-Nazi's estranged wife admits kicking police
A 28-year-old woman has admitted spitting into a police officer's mouth and kicking two officers in the groin.
Ancient ice rivers march onward
Jim Eagles discovers quaint towns and glacier movements on the West Coast.
No open cast mining on conservation land - PM
There will be no open cast mining on Great Barrier Island or Coromandel, John Key assured Parliament today, while under attack over the Govt's mining plan.
Severe gales to lash parts of NZ
Severe gales powerful enough to damage trees and power lines are set to lash the east coast of the South Island and the parts of the North Island.
West Coast: Charms of old? Take your pick
The romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.
Out of the darkness and into the light
A journey through Arthur's Pass reveals a wealth of history.
Famous journey steeped in contrasts
Warm tunnels allow Jim Eagles to savour the TranzAlpine rail experience longer.
Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.