West Coast
Bill Reid: flying dynasty
Helicopter pilot (like his father, and son) who tells his story of deer recovery, mountain rescue, fire-fighting, heli-fishing, and movie work in the book Born to Fly. Audio
CTU lawyer: Standard of proof may be too high
As has been reported the Prime Minister has signalled any Pike River litigation case could be publicly funded. Audio
Greymouth's mayor reflects on another 'watershed' day
The decision not to re-enter Pike River Mine and recover the bodies of 29 miners has been described as a 'watershed moment.' Audio
MP says accountability now on the minds of families
Listening to that was Labour's MP for West Coast-Tasman, Damien O'Connor Audio
Greymouth community welcoming some closure
Greymouth residents say the decision to leave the Pike River Mine sealed may allow people to move on, four years after 29 men died in the explosions at the mine. Audio
Decision to leave mine sealed may give Coast change to move on
The decision to leave Pike River mine sealed will finally allow the West Coast to move on, four years after 29 men died in the explosions at the mine. Audio
Families reluctantly accept decision against re-entry.
The Government has initiated the first steps towards legal action over the Pike River disaster that could ultimately see the managers of the mismanaged coal mine being sued. Audio
Risks of re-entering Pike River mine are too high
Solid Energy says it knew it was going to disappoint Pike River families with the decision not to re-enter the mine tunnel. Audio
Pike families' lawyer responds
The lawyer for the Pike River Families Committee Colin Smith is with us. Audio
Mother of Pike River victim speaks on decision
Carol Rose is the mother of 31 year old Stu Mudge who died in the mine. She insists there's a good case for taking Pike River managers Peter Whittall, Doug White and Steve Ellis to court. Audio
Legal action as hopes of re-entering Pike River mine are dashed
The prospect of court action over the Pike River mine disaster is back on the agenda now that all hope of re-entering the ruined mine's tunnel has finally been dashed. Audio
More reaction to Solid Energy's decision on Pike River re-entry
Radio New Zealand reporter Nicola Grigg. Audio
Pike River families react to Solid Energy's decision on re-entry
Laurie Drew is the father of Zen Drew, one of the 29 miners who died four years ago in the Pike River explosion. Audio
Solid Energy's decision regarding whether it will re-enter the Pike River mine
Nicholas Davidson is the lawyer for the Pike River families' committee. Audio
Solid Energy's decision regarding whether it will re-enter the Pike River mine
Damien O'Connor is the MP for Westcoast/Tasman. Audio
Solid Energy's decision regarding whether it will re-enter the Pike River mine
Radio New Zealand reporter Nicola Grigg. Audio
Haast Pass re-opens
The Haast Pass reopens fully tonight, for the first time in more than a year after a massive slip brought down more than 40,000 cubic metres of rock on to the state highway. Audio
Coronial inquest suggest lockable gates on Haast Pass
A consultant to the Transport Agency says lockable gates could be built in the Haast Pass to stop traffic if there is a risk of landslides. Audio
Couple died on highway where delays surrounded closure
An inquest has heard how a Canadian couple drove into the Haast Pass in the middle of a storm unaware warning signs were going up behind them. Audio
The No Town Project
Photographer Caroline McQuarrie shares her exhibition of photographs of abandoned West Coast townships, and accompanying embroidery to help Greymouth celebrate its 150th anniversary. No Town, to the… Audio
