West Coast
Spectrum's Life and Times - Part 2
After 56 years in National Radio and 43 producing Spectrum, Jack Perkins is calling it a day. His swan song is a 2 part chat with Spectrum's co-founder, Alwyn (Hop) Owen about the life and times of… Audio, Gallery
Reefton flags flag change
He owns the old Reefton school, and the old state mines office in the little West Coast town. And now John Bougen has become the accidental inspiration for the town's love affair with the existing New… Audio
The West Coast welcomes its newest citizens
The dream of a better life is proving tougher than expected for some new West Coasters. Audio
NZ dream not always fulfilled
The West Coast welcomed its six newest citizens at a council ceremony in Westport last week, but for some the dream of a better life is proving tough.
Buller keen on clean energy plant
A West Coast local authority is looking at an environmentally-friendly energy plant that could create much-needed jobs for the Westport area.
Job losses as Westport resthome closes
The West Coast District Health Board has confirmed 16 people will lose their jobs with the closure of one of its aged care facilities in Westport.
West Coast DHB to close Buller rest home
The West Coast District Health Board is closing an aged care facility in Westport as occupancy levels continue to fall.
West Coast coal cartage under dispute
KiwiRail and Solid Energy are in dispute over the price the miner pays to cart coal from the West Coast. Audio
KiwiRail, Solid Energy at loggerheads over West Coast coal cartage
KiwiRail and Solid Energy are at loggerheads over the price the miner pays to cart coal from the West Coast. Audio
KiwiRail and Solid Energy at loggerheads over West Coast coal cartage
KiwiRail and Solid Energy are at loggerheads over the price the miner pays to cart coal from the West Coast. Audio
Roadmap - Barrytown
Today on the roadmap, we're in Barrytown, on the west coast of the South Island, nestled between the Tasman Sea and the Paparoa Mountains. Audio
The Women of Pike River tell their story
The emotional premiere of The Women of Pike River in Christchurch's Isaac Theatre last night brought many tears alongside rapturous applause.
$3 million boost for West Coast councils
West Coast councils have welcomed news of a $3 million boost for business development.
Solid Energy goes into administration
The struggling state-owned coal company has been put into temporary voluntary administration, the government has confirmed. Video
West Coast police review staff deployment
A major review of policing on the West Coast is underway, which will look at whether staff are deployed in the right places to meet community needs.
The Women of Pike River - Mary Durham
This week is the world premiere of The Women of Pike River. The documentary profiles six women directly affected by the Pike River mine disaster, when 29 men died in a series of explosions in November… Audio
Guest
Harihari resident Francina Glass has written a book about her journey through grief and depression after losing her 17 year old daughter. Audio
Winter storm due in South Island
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and snow to parts of the South Island over the next three days.
KiwiRail jobs 'could go' if Solid Energy folds
Closure of the debt-ridden coal firm Solid Energy could mean the loss of up to 150 KiwiRail jobs, a union says.
Suspicious stable fire investigated
A suspicious early morning fire that destroyed eight empty stables in Greymouth is being investigated.
