West Coast
Families 'ecstatic' over Pike River ruling
The mother of one of the miners who died in the Pike River Mine says today's Supreme Court ruling is a moral victory and will set a precedent to stop such deals taking place again. Audio
'Everyone wants to see any job opportunity'
One of the new Conservation Minister's first big calls will be to decide whether a proposed coal mine on the South Island's West Coast can go ahead.
Land of the West
Wellington folk duo, Ktoo - Kevin Ikin and Kevin McLoughlin - are live in the studio tonight playing some tracks from their new album of West Coast songs, Land of the West. Audio
West Coast mining project given green light
A proposed coal mine at Mt Te Kuha on the West Coast has won resource consent.
March 2019 possiblity for Pike River mine re-entry
The government's forging ahead with its plan to create an agency to work towards a manned re-entry into the Pike River drift - with the possibility that could happen by late next year. Video, Audio
Sonya Rockhouse: Seven years on from Pike River
At 3.44pm on 19 November 2010, an explosion in the Pike River coal mine, 46 kilometres north of Greymouth, and subsequent explosions in the days that followed, took the lives of 29 men, sparing just… Audio
West Coast upbringing a 'clear advantage'
Growing up in a small town has a "clear advantage", says New Zealand cricketer Erin Bermingham.
West Coast cleans up after wild night's weather
The West Coast is the worst hit by Tuesday night's wild weather. Roads are blocked by fallen trees and power lines, and power is being restored on Wednesday morning. West Coast Emergency Management… Audio
Pike River families say they're finally being listened to
The Minister responsible for Pike River Re-entry, Andrew Little, met with some of the miners' families at Parliament to set up a legal entity to run the re-entry project. Video, Audio
Buller council failed to cut wage bill
A West Coast council failed to cut its wage bill as planned and employed 10 more staff, an annual report says.
West Coast ex-CEO paid $85k severance
A former council chief executive who resigned pending an investigation into her conduct received an $85,000 severance payment.
Tumultuous week for Westland District Council
Three Westland District Council staff have been paid a total of $230,000 in severance payments and the council has a $2m deficit in it annual operating costs. Earlier this week it was revealed that… Audio
Picnickers in 1080 zone still waiting for answers
Two women who believe they were poisoned by 1080 over three years ago say it's ridiculous they are still waiting for answers from health officials.
Pike River robot plan may be scrapped ahead of manned re-entry
A project to send a robot into Pike River is likely to be scrapped as the new Government looks for ways to send in people instead. Video, Audio
West Coast by-election could cost $9k
A West Coast by-election to replace a councillor who lost his job because he was not a New Zealand citizen could cost ratepayers $9000.
District mayor supports Pike River re-entry
Grey District mayor Tony Kokshoorn has backed re-entry into Pike River, but says expectations about what can be done need to be realistic.
Cost of moving Franz Josef $600m
A report has found moving the Franz Josef township away from a major fault line would cost close to $600 million.
Abuse hurled at Greymouth murder accused in court
A 45-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 43-year-old Hayley Williams in Greymouth on Sunday afternoon. Maja Burry was in court today. Video, Audio
Shouting in court over Greymouth shooting
A 45-year-old man has appeared in court on a murder charge after a woman was shot dead in Greymouth on Sunday.
Shooting victim was 'a happy person'
A friend of the Greymouth mother-of-three who was shot dead at her home on Sunday afternoon says she is still in shock.
