West Coast
29 Pike River effigies 'really hits home'
Solid Energy trucks heading for Pike River turned back after being confronted with effigies of the 29 men who died in the mine's fatal explosion. Video
Bush rescue: 'Something struck me as suspicious'
A tramper who found a woman who was missing since before Christmas says she was exhausted and disorientated.
Labour under fire over Willie Jackson's inclusion in the party
Willie Jackson's Labour candidacy raising eyebrows within the party and wider commentators. Audio
Remarkable survival story on the West Coast.
There's amazement at the survival of a woman who was in the rugged west coast bush for six weeks with no supplies or equipment on her. Audio
Woman found after six week ordeal recovering well
A woman's six week battle to stay alive in the West Coast bush is a remarkable story of survival, say police.
Large wave sweeps woman to her death
A woman has died after being swept out to sea by a large wave while walking on the beach north of Karamea on the West Coast.
Solid Energy to shut Spring Creek mine
State-owned miner Solid Energy is closing its Spring Creek coal mine near Greymouth after failing to find a buyer.
Another round begins in West Coast council reorganisation
West Coast locals are being asked for their suggestions of how local government in the region should be reorganised.
Pike River survivor offers to enter mine saying he needs closure
Daniel Rockhouse says he passed other miners in an area of the mine known as Spaghetti Junction just moments before the first explosion, and their bodies could still be in the drift. Video, Audio
Pike River survivor would be willing to re-enter mine
Pike River mine survivor Daniel Rockhouse believes the mine's drift is safe to enter, and is willing to be among the first party that goes in. Video, Audio
Rain could delay work to clear massive slip
Contractors have mounted a huge operation to clear a 20,000 cubic-metre slip blocking State Highway 73 between Christchurch and the West Coast.
Truck drivers and tourists wait for slips to be cleared
A slip big enough to fill eight Olympic swimming pools that closed a road near a settlement in the Southern Alps is unlikely to be cleared today. Audio
Dozens 'boxed in' by Arthur's Pass slips
A pub owner is among dozens who could be cut off until Saturday by landslides brought down by foul weather.
Govt: Labour's Pike River plan 'hypocritical'
Taking away Solid Energy's liability for any harm caused trying to re-enter the Pike River Mine would be hypocritical and unsafe, the government says.
Families back Labour's Pike River member's bill
The families of the men who died in the Pike River mining disaster have welcomed a member's bill by Andrew Little. Audio
West Coast weather hits
As strong winds and rain causes havoc in Wellington, the west coast of the South Island has survived the weather bomb relatively unscathed. Audio
Labour leader to speak to Pike protesters
Some of the families of the 29 men who died in 2010 are picketing near the mine's entrance.
Pike River families say support growing
The Pike River families protesting against the sealing of the mine say their protest is gaining momentum and political support.
Wild winds buffet country
Heavy rain and strong winds are battering Canterbury and Wellington.
Regional Snapshot - Westport
A South Island regional spotlight, and we're checking in with Lee Scanlon who is Chief Reporter at the Westport News. It's a balance sheet of gains and losses at the top of the West Coast. Audio
