West Coast
Pike River re-entry optimism rises after experts meet
Manned re-entry of the Pike River Mine entry tunnel is looking increasingly likely following a workshop of 31 experts, a family representative says.
Update expected on Pike River Mine re-entry
An update will be provided today on how feasible it is to re-enter the Pike River Mine to recover the bodies of 29 men.
Truck crash closes main Christchurch-Greymouth route
A truck crash on State Highway 73 has closed the main route between Christchurch and Greymouth.
Pike River re-entry: Experts meet on West Coast
Technical experts from around the world are meeting on the West Coast today to plan manned re-entry of the Pike River Mine.
Young man's death a 'sad illustration' of drinking culture
A coroner has found the death of a West Coast teenager after binge drinking at a party is a sad illustration of New Zealand's drinking culture.
Pike River families will have closure - departing mayor
The Grey District mayor says the families of the men killed in the 2010 Pike River disaster will have closure before he retires. Audio
Talk the Walk: The Milford Track
Last week it was the Routeburn, this week we look at the Milford track in Fiordland. David Slack walked it late last year, and tells us about this incredible walk. Audio, Gallery
What lurks deep in the southern fiords
What lurks in our seldom explored Fiordland waters? A Victoria University research team is on a mission to find out. They have spent ten days exploring the waters of Doubtful, Dusky and Breaksea… Video, Audio
Water wheel powers West Coast farm
Power cuts are no problem for a West Coast farming couple. They are turning - literally - a stream on their property into power. Audio, Gallery
Wheel of Fortune
Malcolm Smith and Robyn Curtis-Smith have transformed an abandoned West Coast gold mining valley into fertile farmland for their cattle. They've also built a house and a huge waterwheel that generates… Audio, Gallery
Wheel of Fortune
Malcolm Smith and Robyn Curtis-Smith have transformed an abandoned West Coast gold mining valley into fertile farmland for their cattle. They've also built a house and a huge waterwheel that generates…
AudioStrong winds topple caravans on West Coast
While snow was a welcome surprise to some people in the South Island's alpine areas, parts of the West Coast have been hit hard by strong winds, causing some roofs to lift and caravans to topple. Video, Audio
Twelve quakes this afternoon on West Coast
GNS says the jolts are a timely warning to be prepared with the two biggest, magnitude 4.5 and 4.8, striking just after 1pm near Hokitika and at a depth of just 5km. Video, Audio
Cluster of quakes rumble West Coast
A cluster of three shallow earthquakes have been felt by hundreds of people on the West Coast of the South Island this afternoon.
Buller District council votes down West Coast tourism strategy
The Buller District council has voted against a proposal to dissolve a local tourism promotion organisation.
From mining gold to liquid gold - Reefton distillery to open
A new whisky distillery set to open in Reefton this year could eventually create as many as 50 jobs and is being hailed as a boon for the town, which has been affected by the downturn in mining and… Audio
Stoush brewing over West Coast tourism strategy
A stoush is brewing on the South Island's West Coast over who should be responsible for promoting tourism in the region.
From cow paddocks to corporate offices
West Coast dairy farmer Katie Milne talks about life on the farm at Rotomanu, educating kids about agriculture, confronting environmental issues and some of the other challenges she's faced so far as… Audio
From cow paddocks to corporate offices
West Coast dairy farmer Katie Milne talks about life on the farm at Rotomanu, educating kids about agriculture, confronting environmental issues and some of the other challenges she's faced so far as…
AudioTourism industry calls for better data
Valuable tourism data is not being collected as a growing number of visitors choose to stay with non-traditional accommodation providers like Airbnb, West Coast Tourism's head says.
