West Coast
Heavy rain expected for West Coast
Civil Defence West Coast is warning people to prepare for possible flooding and landslides, particularly in Westland.
Two found after avalanche - report
Two men found alive .. search is still going on for woman continuing. Audio
Climber critically injured after fall from Mt Harper
A climber was critically injured in a fall from a mountain near Arthur's Pass today.
West Coast locals on whether Maureen Pugh is 'f***ing useless'
The former Westland Mayor was National's candidate for the West Coast - Tasman electorate in the 2014 election and is now a list MP. What do people in her area think? Video, Audio
Pike River: Mine to be purged of explosive gas
Another important step to re-entering the Pike River Mine has been achieved, with the arrival of equipment that is needed to purge the mine of explosive methane.
Former mines inspector meets Pike River families
The former chief mines inspector arrives in Greymouth tomorrow to meet with the families of victims of Pike River and assess new evidence about the second explosion.
Pike River probe's independence under scrutiny
The independence of an investigation into the second Pike River Mine explosion is being called into question.
Plea for police to be removed from Pike inquiry
There is a plea tonight for the investigation in to whether a conveyer belt caused the second explosion at the Pike River mine to be taken away from the police. Audio
Low milk payout after weather chaos
The low final milk payout announced yesterday had been anticipated given the storms and drought that plagued the West Coast's dairy season, farmers supplying Westland Milk Products say.
Hari Hari Hothouse: the West Coast couple growing eggplant
A small town between Hokitika and Franz Josef is home to the largest eggplant-growing business in the South Island. Audio
Hari Hari Hothouse: the West Coast couple growing eggplant
A small town between Hokitika and Franz Josef is home to the largest eggplant-growing business in the South Island.
AudioDriver in crash may have been impaired by cannabis use - coroner
A solo father of three who drowned after his car went into a river on the West Coast may have been impaired by his cannabis use, a coroner has found.
Boy found dead in effluent pond
A four-year-old boy has been found dead in an effluent pond in Harihari on the West Coast of the South Island.
West Coast council reform will see four councils under one district plan
The Local Government Commission has released its final decision on local authority reform on the West Coast saying all four councils in the region would now work under one district plan, once it's…
Environmentalists slam DOC’s plan to allow dogs in National Park
The Department of Conservation's proposal to allow dogs into Westland Tai Poutini National Park has triggered an uproar from environmentalists. Audio
Area with clues on Pike River explosion cause could be explored
Key parts of the Pike River mine's electrical infrastructure could have survived the multiple explosions that shook it nearly eight years ago, the Pike River Recovery Agency has revealed.
Rearing to go: the West Coast dairy farm in full swing
The busy calving season is in full swing at Mark and Debbie Van Beek's dairy farm near Hokitika on the West Coast. The 50/50 sharemilkers, who run 500 cows, were finalists for in this year's Ahuwhenua… Audio
Rearing to go: the West Coast dairy farm in full swing
The busy calving season is in full swing at Mark and Debbie Van Beek's dairy farm near Hokitika on the West Coast. The 50/50 sharemilkers, who run 500 cows, were finalists for in this year's Ahuwhenua…
AudioFive miners sought to assist with Pike River re-entry
The Pike River Recovery Agency is advertising "for five new mining staff to assist with the re-entry and recovery of the Pike River drift". The Agency's COO, Dinghy Pattinson, explains. Video, Audio
Pike River Mine to be treated as ‘crime scene’
The government says Pike River Mine will be treated as a crime scene when re-entry finally occurs. Meanwhile, family members of the 29 men killed inside the mine, have entered the portal for the first… Audio
