West Coast
Pike River Mine re-entry to begin on May 3
Minister responsible for re-entry, Andrew Little, has announced May 3 as the day a skilled team will enter the Pike River Mine. Speaking to Lisa Owen, he explains what realistically the team expects… Video, Audio
Remembering Strongman, as experts prepare to enter Pike
As mine experts prepare to enter Pike River Mine to recover the bodies of the 29 men who died in 2010, we talk to Harry Bell, a former mines rescue worker and inspector, about the difference between… Video, Audio
Could Fox Glacier be cut off to all but helicopter visitors?
The only road to Fox Glacier could be closed after a series of expensive wash-outs caused by a giant, active landslide.
Josh Komen: His race to stay alive
Josh Komen was on the verge of representing New Zealand at the next Commonwealth Games when he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia at 23-years-old. Audio
Organisers forced to pull plug on South Westland A and P show
Today's South Westland A and P show has been cancelled because of the large slip that has blocked the main road into Whataroa, just south of Hokitika.
Where is the missing Pike River evidence?
The lawyer who represented some of the Pike River families during the Royal Commission hearings is disturbed that evidence from the mine appears to have gone missing. Queen's Counsel Nigel Hampton… Audio
Swift rescue of fisherman thanks to distress beacon
A lone fisherman plucked from a lift raft floating off the West Coast is lucky to be alive, the Rescue Co-ordination Centre says.
Assistant Police Commissioner says staff won't enter mine yet
The police maintain that miners will be up to the task of assessing critical evidence that could be found inside Pike River mine. Video, Audio
Police won't enter Pike River until entire drift is searched
The police have made a decision on re-entering Pike River mine as miners receive forensic training on what to do if they encounter 'critical' evidence. Video, Audio
Pike River: Drift must be entirely accessible before police enter
Police will not enter the Pike River mine until the entrance is entirely accessible, unless critical evidence is found.
Pike River re-entry nears, but will police go in?
Tomorrow marks one year of the Pike River Recovery Agency, and work is in full swing ahead of a planned re-entry. But there is still no word as to whether the police will re-enter Pike River mine, as… Video, Audio
'Irresponsible' - Council rejects govt climate change bill
The West Coast Regional Council wants more scientific evidence to prove human-driven climate change is happening before it will commit to reducing emissions.
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings for the South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings have been issued for parts of the lower South Island as a front sweeps the south then North Island this weekend.
Pike River recovery operation enters critical phase
Work to flush explosive gases out of the Pike River mine tunnel is set to begin today as the operation to re-enter the mine enters a critical phase.
MetService warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast as a front hits the south of New Zealand and moves up the country.
Pike River team almost ready for re-entry
Pike River Recovery Agency is employing the last 3 people it needs and putting the finishing touches to its plans to re-enter the Pike River mine Audio
Pike River mine re-entry: Electrical technician sought for team
The Pike River Recovery Agency is looking for an electrical technician to help with the mine re-entry this year.
The curious case of the free money
Guests at Jesse Paley-Atkins' Gentle Annie Seaside Campground awoke to a fabulous surprise on Saturday morning - $200-300 fastened to their vehicles! About $6,800 was dished out overall, but nobody… Audio
Frittering away - Why whitebait is in decline
With four out of the five whitebait species under threat or in decline, Insight's Teresa Cowie heads to the West Coast to find out if we have to give up on our springtime whitebait treat. Audio
Xmas comes early for the West Coast as govt splashes cash
The West Coast has received an early Christmas present today with a $140m cash injection from the Government. Video, Audio
