West Coast
West Coast turns to recovery and repairs after heavy rains
The clean up begins today in parts of the West Coast, after hundreds of people were evacuated on Friday night over fears of flooding.
Evacuated West Coast residents able to return home
Civil Defence says the effects of heavy rainfall on the West Coast have not been as severe as feared. Audio
West Coast update with mayor Jamie Cleine
It's been another tough day for those on the West Coast as the red heavy rain warning remained in place. Last night Westport residents were urged to self-evacuate and today Civil Defence ordered a… Audio
Buller District mayor announces Westport evacuations as more heavy rainfall expected to hit
Civil Defence has ordered a partial compulsory evacuation of Westport after days of rain and more heavy falls expected tonight.
100 year commemoration of the tragedy at Blaketown, Greymouth
100 years ago, tragedy struck off the coast of Blaketown in Greymouth. Peter Ewen, a West Coast Regional Councillor is organising a commemoration, he talks to Jesse. Audio
Hunting for meteorites
Claire Concannon joins a meteorite hunt on the South Island's West Coast and learns what these rocks from space can tell us about the early formation of our solar system. Audio
State of emergency declared as heavy rain moves up West Coast
A state of emergency has been declared in the Buller District, with heavy rain set to continue in the region for the next few days.
Wildfoods Festival cancelled for first time in 34-year history due to Covid-19
The West Coast's Wildfoods Festival is the latest event to fall victim to Covid-19 restrictions.
Our Changing World - The meteor hunt
Claire joins a team of geologists from the University of Otago on a meteorite hunt in the old gold mining district of Dunganville on the South Island's West Coast. Audio
Engineers rule out West Coast flood prevention tactic
The West Coast Regional Council says engineering advice has ruled out the use of a cut in the Orowaiti River, to alleviate flooding during the current adverse weather.
Westland, Buller residents warned ahead of heavy rain: 'Start thinking about a getaway bag'
Civil Defence emergency operation centres have opened in Westport and Hokitika as the region prepares for a deluge of heavy rain that could bring slips and flooding.
West Coast gears up for days of heavy rain, severe weather
A severe weather forecast for the South Island could herald the end of the golden weather. Audio
Body of overdue tramper located on West Coast
Police say the body of an overdue tramper has been found in the Mt Adams wilderness area, south of Harihari on the West Coast.
Haast Pass to close Monday night
Haast Pass on the South Island's West Coast is scheduled to be closed overnight from Monday into Tuesday.
West Coast reaches 90 percent vaccination target
Almost a year after the first Covid-19 vaccinations were administered, the West Coast DHB has hit the 90 percent vaccination target.
Stolen Westport courier van had 60 packages inside
People on the West Coast are being encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for a parcels after an unmarked courier vehicle was stolen in Westport.
First West Coast vaccine clinic for tamariki Māori
A West Coast kaupapa Māori health provider is holding its first vaccination clinic for tamariki near Hokitika this weekend, as the vaccine rollout is extended to children.
TranzAlpine train service resumes after five-month hiatus
TranzAlpine train journeys between Christchurch and Greymouth have resumed, after a five-month break because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cycling the West Coast Wilderness Trail
Keen biker Dave Ritchie from Cycle Journeys joins Jesse to share some of the best cycle tracks in Hokitika this summer. Audio
