West Coast
Strategy seeks to smooth mining pathways
A strategy that seeks new pathways to economic growth on the West Coast is being labelled by the Greens as little more than a glossy brochure Audio
MP stands by lack of Fox Glacier apology
The minister in charge of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission is backing its decision not to apologise despite admitting problems with its investigation.
Pike River Mine Museum - Cory Devine
A West Coast man has designed a tribute, to the 29 men who died at the Pike River mine in 2010. CPIT architecture student, Cory Devine, has designed a museum, and if accepted it will be part of a… Audio
West Coast job losses prompt mining push
Several local councils on the West Coast are pushing for more mining in the area as they say it could reverse the tide of recent job losses.
Botched TAIC investigation
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is refusing to apologise to the families of the 2010 Fox Glacier crash victims for its mistakes. TAIC's chief commissioner Helen Cull, QC, says it 's… Audio
Aviation commentator calls on TAIC to apologise to families
One aviation commentator says the families of those who died in the 2010 Fox Glacier crash are owed an apology. Audio
Fox Glacier crash review sparks calls for heads to roll
There are calls for heads to roll after a review into a Fox Glacier sky diving plane crash found key errors in the original investigation Audio
Playing Favourites with Philip Smith and David Straight
Philip Smith is the owner of landscape design company O2 Landscapes Ltd, and David Straight is a Christchurch-born photographer. They have created the new book, Vernacular: the Everyday Landscape of… Audio
Signs of life in zombie towns
Statistics NZ reports population growth in most of the regions except the West Coast. Grey District mayor Tony Kokshoorn talks about his reaction to the figures and if he still has hope for growth. Audio
Favourite Album - Coney Island Baby
Steve Harris in Greymouth chooses Lou Reed's 'Coney Island Baby'. Audio
Adventures in Pianoland
Creative sisters pianist Jan Preston and film director Gaylene Preston join forces for a new stage show about Jan's eventful life as a professional musician. In Adventures in Pianoland Jan reveals her… Audio
Madge Snow: high-country life
Wanaka resident who ran high-country Central Otago station Morven Hills with her husband for 30 years. She writes about her life in her book Snow on the Lindis. Audio
Mining equipment stolen from site
Police say gold mining equipment worth up to $40,000 has been stolen from an area near Ross on the West Coast.
Arthur's Pass blocked by slip
The main route to the West Coast from Christchurch is still closed because of a large rock slip, but the Transport Agency hopes to reopen one lane by six o'clock. Audio
$5m stimulus fund for West Coast businesses
A $5 million stimulus fund has been set up to provide commercial loans to struggling West Coast businesses.
Franz Josef quake row heads to court
A row between businesses in the West Coast town of Franz Josef and the Westland District Council over precautions for a major earthquake is heading for the Environment Court.
Westland Milk Products signal job losses as dairy prices fall
Another dairy cooperative, Westland Milk Products, is signalling jobs are likely to go, as it tries to cut costs during the global dairy downturn. Audio
Abbeyfield housing plans on West Coast fail to find funding
More and more older people want to live independent lives, but in a communal flatting type situation, so why are Abbeyfield social housing providers finding it so hard to get funding from the… Audio
West Coast stock condition deteriorating
The next six weeks will be critical for West Coast farmers whose stock condition is deteriorating, due to a lack of feed.
Polytech accused of rorting
A Greymouth Polytech is being accused of rorting course credits and inflating numbers with 'ghost students.' Audio
