West Coast
West Coast shooter still at large
Police have still not found the suspect in a fatal shooting on the West Coast despite searching through the night.
Truckies faced with alternative South Island route quitting in droves
The freight industry is now short of 2000 drivers as growing numbers of truckies refuse to use the alternative South Island inland route.
Search for missing fisherman suspended
Police have abandoned the search of a sunken fishing boat off the South Island's West Coast in an effort to locate a missing fisherman.
West Coast coal mine case heard
The future of a coal mine being proposed on West Coast public reserve land near Westport is being argued at the High Court in Christchurch.
Community cop's return deters West Coast crime
The residents of a tiny West Coast town are welcoming the reinstatement of their community constable after a two-year absence marked by a rise in petty crime.
Outlaw: the story of Richard Burgess
In the 1860s Richard Burgess and his outlaw gang roved the West Coast, robbing and murdering dozens of people. Black Sheep investigates his life story and what drove him to a life of crime. Audio
Buller feels strain of jobs drain
The departure of some large companies from the Buller district is putting a strain on the number of community groups needing sponsorship, the mayor says.
Weekend wet helps Westport's water woes
Weekend rain has boosted Westport's water supply, but the district's mayor says the town is not yet out of the woods.
Failure to prosecute Pike River boss ends up in Supreme Court
Two women who lost family members in the Pike River mine explosion are continuing their legal fight to have someone held accountable for what happened. Audio
Buller pulls support for planned healthcare centre
Buller District Council has pulled its support for a planned healthcare centre in Westport in its current form.
Peters re-iterates call for manned-entry to Pike River
Winston Peters has confirmed to Pike River families that he will continue supporting them in their appeal for re-entry to the mine. Bernie Monk says the NZ First leader 'has been talking the truth to… Video, Audio
West Coast water restrictions 'now less serious'
Water restrictions in Westport and Carters Beach are set to ease.
Name suppression extended for Gloriavale accused
A man charged with historical sexual offences at the West Coast religious community of Gloriavale has had his name suppression extended. Video
Gloriavale sex abuser granted name suppression extension
The man, in his forties, was arrested in September on two charges of unlawful sexual connection and two charges of indecent assault. RNZ reporter Logan Church was at court. Video, Audio
Westport water supply problem easing with temporary solutions
Water shortages in Westport and Carter's Beach have eased, but the mayor of Buller says there is a long way to go before they find a long-term solution.
Country Pubs - Blackball Hilton
A series of short radio programmes produced in 1986 by Brendan Gray looking at some of New Zealand's more colourful historic hotels. From Nga Taonga Sound and Vision Archives. Audio
Environmentalists object to firm's coal mine bid
A 100-year-old family firm is applying for a new coal mine on the West Coast, but will face opposition.
Lost Coaster an experienced fisherman
The man whose body was recovered by search and rescue crews off the West Coast was an experienced fisherman, his family have said.
West Coast aircraft hangar extensively damaged in blaze
A helicopter with a monsoon bucket was used to fight a major fire in an aircraft hangar at Neils Beach on the West Coast today.
Body recovered in search for missing boaties
Police divers have recovered a body near where a fishing boat sank in Jackson Bay on the West Coast.
