West Coast
Three teens arrested for assault of Greymouth man
Three teenagers have been arrested following the assault of an elderly Greymouth man.
Surf wars: shots fired
The lengths which some go to protect their surf patch is in the spotlight today after surfers were shot at on the West Coast. The people were surfing off the Taharoa Coast, south of Kawhia, last week… Audio
'Paradise' without a physiotherapist for one year
It's been a year since Hokitika's sole public physiotherapist resigned, and the position still hasn't been filled. Occupational therapist Terry Gee is a one woman cheerleading team on a mission to… Video, Audio
Punakaiki residents frustrated over infrastructure upgrades
The previous government had planned to upgrade carparking, toilets and access ways in the West Coast town last year, but that was put on hold.
Talk the Walk: The Paparoa Track
New Zealand is soon to get its 10th Great Walk - The Paparoa track. Work is nearly done on the 55 kilometre track. it was the families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River Mine disaster who pushed… Audio, Gallery
West Coast finding success online
West Coast companies are finding success online as they look to overcome the barriers of living in such an isolated place. A series of digital technology workshops helping businesses lift their online… Audio
1080 protester knew man who hit him with quad bike
The man who was run over by a quad bike in a 1080 protest in Westland says he's shocked by the driver's actions because he knew him.
Stabbed Greymouth man a loved son and father - family
The family of a Greymouth man who was stabbed to death says he was a very loved son and a great father.
Fatal stabbing in Greymouth
Police are speaking to a person of interest after a man was stabbed and later died in Greymouth.
Acid, sand and lots of water: West Coast cranberries
Growers Kevin and Kate think there’s massive potential for cranberries on the West Coast, and have some recipes to share including Chocolate, Apricot and Cranberry brownies. Audio, Gallery
New scenic rail service part of West Coast revitalisation plan
A new passenger rail service between Hokitika and Westport is on a short-list of plans to revitalise the West Coast economy.
Govt announces West Coast investment plan
A new passenger rail service between Hokitika and Westport is on a short-list of plans to revitalise the West Coast economy. Video, Audio
Construction delays stall opening of new West Coast hospital
Construction delays are forcing the West Coast District Health Board to keep patching up the earthquake-prone Grey Base Hospital.
West Coast stench: 'Keep your windows closed'
West Coast residents say they are tired of feeling trapped in their own homes due to the strong smell from the oxidation ponds and they want the problem fixed.
Stretched infrastructure causes West Coast stink
Foul smelling oxidation ponds in Franz Josef and Hokitika, caused by ageing infrastructure and soaring visitor numbers are a top priority for the Westland District Council. Mayor Bruce Smith and… Audio
West Coast businesses band together over grazing rights
A farmer is fighting to keep 150-year grazing rights in a UNESCO declared area of the Haast River valley. The area has been grazed by cattle for 150 years. The rights are under dispute for the first… Audio
Agency urgently rechecks truck-trailers
Roading officials are urgently double-checking inspections of truck-trailers on the West Coast by a certifier who is now under investigation.
Salmon farming on West Coast looks set to take off
A plan to develop salmon farming on a hydro dam on the South Island's West Coast is almost up on its feet.
Salmon farming on West Coast hydro dam to start
A plan to develop salmon farming on a hydro dam on the South Island's West Coast had had the government sit up and take notice. The Greymouth fishing company Westfleet wants to have a commercial… Audio
Police get ready to reopen Pike River investigation
The police are gearing up to reopen their investigation into the explosion at Pike River, in anticipation of the planned re-entry of the mine later this year.
