West Coast
FMC says 'weak' DoC allowing tourism operators to flout law
Claims the Department of Conservation is allowing tourism operators to flout their own rules by allowing tourists to fly into restricted areas of Fiordland. Federated Mountain Clubs says several… Audio
Mayor promises fix for leaking sewage ponds
Westland's mayor is confident an upgrade of Franz Josef's sewage ponds will be done in time to meet a deadline imposed by the Environment Court.
Bernie Monk: Police involved in Pike re-entry must be independent
The father of one of the 29 Pike River victims wants trained police with cameras to join the team that will re-enter the mine. Video, Audio
Remembering Pike River miners, eight years on
A public service for the eighth anniversary of the Pike River Mine disaster is being held tonight in Blackball, West Coast. Reporter Conan Young joins Checkpoint live from the memorial. Video, Audio
Families mark anniversary of Pike River Mine explosion
The anniversary today of the Pike River Mine disaster has brought to the surface some raw emotions for families.
Police decision won't hinder Pike River re-entry - Andrew Little
Pike River Minister Andrew Little says police will be involved in the re-entry regardless of whether they commit officers to go underground, but that will not stop the project of recovering the drift… Video, Audio
Pike River miner’s mother ‘embarrassed’ about re-entry plans
Marion Curtin, the mother of one of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine explosion says plans to re-enter the mine are futile and a waste of money, saying there are hundreds of ways to better… Video, Audio
How it could be determined if anyone survived first Pike River explosion
Former chief mines inspector Tony Forster believes there will be a "great deal" inside the mine that will be salvageable. He spoke with Checkpoint presenter Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
Pike River mine entry aims to recover bodies
A plan for re-entry to the Pike River mine was announced today, eight years after the explosion that claimed the lives of 29 men. The $39m operation will aim to recover the remains of the victims and… Video, Audio
The process of entering Pike River mine, but will police go in?
Police have not yet decided whether or not they will physically enter the Pike River mine or train miners to do their forensic works, Pike River Agency Chief Operating Officer Dinghy Pattinson says… Video, Audio
Pike River re-entry plan ‘victory for the little people’
This morning's announcement that the Pike River Mine will be re-entered has come as a relief for many people in Greymouth. Video, Audio
Arrest made after half-baked theft of 300kg bakery safe
Police have made an arrest after a bakery was broken into and a 300kg safe stolen in the West Coast town of Greymouth.
West Coast storm disrupts milk deliveries
Westland Milk CEO Toni Brendish says roads damaged by wild weather on the West Coast are creating major headaches for farmers - and the travel delays couldn't have come at a worse time. Video, Audio
Road linking Chch to Coast to stay closed until next week
A woman from the Gloriavale Christian community drowned after a stop bank on the swollen Haupiri River gave way, while a 20m section of the main road between Christchurch and the West Coast has washed… Video, Audio
West Coast Update
The heavy rain that drenched the West Coast has continued today. We get an update of the situation from Westland Mayor Bruce Smith. Audio
Weather: West Coast to Christchurch road washed out
A woman is missing on the West Coast and the approach road to a bridge at Arthur's Pass has been washed out near Otira after heavy rain deluged the region on Thursday. A search is for the woman will… Audio
West Coast storm: Woman missing, road washed out - update
A woman is missing on the West Coast and the approach road to a bridge at Arthur's Pass has been washed out near Otira. A search for the woman was called off on Thursday night and will resume… Audio
Bridge washed out, woman missing in West Coast storm
A woman is missing on the West Coast and the approach road to a bridge at Arthur's Pass has been washed out near Otira after heavy rain deluged the region on Thursday. A search is for the woman was… Audio
Flooding, slips shut roads, schools on West Coast
Schools and roads were closed on the West Coast today, as the area was drenched by heavy rainfall - making it a miserable day for locals and tourists alike. Video, Audio
Flooding hits West Coast and closes highway as front sets in
Flooding has closed a highway on the West Coast as heavy rainfall lashes the region, with locals preparing for further weather disruption today.
