A chemical hose has burst at Westland Milk Products factory in Hokitika, resulting in an uncontrolled chemical release.Liquid was spilling out for two hours - and nitric acid was in the hot water vapour being released for a period... Read...
A lobby group opposed to a planned waste-to-energy plant in Hokitika want any resource consent applications to be decided by the environment minister. Read...
The Government has rejected a company`s proposal to build a hydro-electric power scheme on a pristine West Coast river.While environmentalists are celebrating the decision to the scheme on the Waitaha River, near Hokitika, applicants... Read...
An application from Westpower Ltd for concessions to construct and operate a run of river hydro-electric power scheme on the Waitaha River, near Hokitika, has been declined. Read...
Hokitika is officially home to New Zealand`s best-toasted sandwich.West Coast eatery Hokitika Sandwich Company was crowned the winner of the inaugural Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover competition, with their $10 `Detroit` creation.Dreamed... Read...
RUGBY Former All Blacks and Warriors doctor John Mayhew hopes the NRL applies common sense amid renewed calls to change or ban the kick-off after a spate of injuries More...
BUSINESS A South Auckland business group has helped Police make an arrest More...