West Coast
Acid, sand and lots of water: West Coast cranberries
Growers Kevin and Kate think there’s massive potential for cranberries on the West Coast, and have some recipes to share including Chocolate, Apricot and Cranberry brownies. Audio, Gallery
New scenic rail service part of West Coast revitalisation plan
A new passenger rail service between Hokitika and Westport is on a short-list of plans to revitalise the West Coast economy.
Govt announces West Coast investment plan
A new passenger rail service between Hokitika and Westport is on a short-list of plans to revitalise the West Coast economy. Video, Audio
Construction delays stall opening of new West Coast hospital
Construction delays are forcing the West Coast District Health Board to keep patching up the earthquake-prone Grey Base Hospital.
West Coast stench: 'Keep your windows closed'
West Coast residents say they are tired of feeling trapped in their own homes due to the strong smell from the oxidation ponds and they want the problem fixed.
Stretched infrastructure causes West Coast stink
Foul smelling oxidation ponds in Franz Josef and Hokitika, caused by ageing infrastructure and soaring visitor numbers are a top priority for the Westland District Council. Mayor Bruce Smith and… Audio
West Coast businesses band together over grazing rights
A farmer is fighting to keep 150-year grazing rights in a UNESCO declared area of the Haast River valley. The area has been grazed by cattle for 150 years. The rights are under dispute for the first… Audio
Agency urgently rechecks truck-trailers
Roading officials are urgently double-checking inspections of truck-trailers on the West Coast by a certifier who is now under investigation.
Salmon farming on West Coast looks set to take off
A plan to develop salmon farming on a hydro dam on the South Island's West Coast is almost up on its feet.
Salmon farming on West Coast hydro dam to start
A plan to develop salmon farming on a hydro dam on the South Island's West Coast had had the government sit up and take notice. The Greymouth fishing company Westfleet wants to have a commercial… Audio
Police get ready to reopen Pike River investigation
The police are gearing up to reopen their investigation into the explosion at Pike River, in anticipation of the planned re-entry of the mine later this year.
Greymouth fire treated as suspicious
A fire which gutted a Greymouth restaurant this morning is being treated as suspicious.
Conservation group pursues court despite mining project's part rejection
Forest and Bird will continue its court action against a West Coast mining project even though the Government has already rejected part of the proposal.
Photo finish: Retirement not idyll for mayor with 'ants in his pants'
The longest-serving mayor in Greymouth's history and a keen amateur photographer has designs on a new career in the field when he steps down next year.
'There is a place for boutique mining' - Buller mayor
The Government's decision to block the development of part of a coal mine on conservation land near Te Kuha has angered Buller's mayor.
Pike River Mine re-entry narrowed to three options
The planned re-entry to the Pike River mine has been narrowed to three options - using the existing entry to the drift, building a second small tunnel, or creating a large, 60cm wide bore hole. Video, Audio
Ron Nilsson: seeking the elusive South Island kōkako
For the past 30 years Ron Nilsson has been trying to get conclusive scientific existence that the South Island kokako - a bird officially listed as extinct in 2007 - is alive. Audio
What's Aotearoa's national fungus?
The kiwi is the national bird and the pavlova is the national pudding, but what is the national fungus? A blogger for Scientific American who recently visited New Zealand, Jennifer Frazer, has… Audio
Haast joins 2018, gets cellphone reception
Haast township now has mobile coverage for the first time with the completion of a fully operational 3G mobile tower. John Campbell talks to Nick Kummar, who owns the Hard Antler Bar and Restaurant. Audio
Pike River Mine re-entry
A plan to re-enter Pike River Mine is expected to be announced today. International technical advisors have been meeting in Greymouth to figure out a plan. Audio
