West Coast
Greymouth fire treated as suspicious
A fire which gutted a Greymouth restaurant this morning is being treated as suspicious.
Conservation group pursues court despite mining project's part rejection
Forest and Bird will continue its court action against a West Coast mining project even though the Government has already rejected part of the proposal.
Photo finish: Retirement not idyll for mayor with 'ants in his pants'
The longest-serving mayor in Greymouth's history and a keen amateur photographer has designs on a new career in the field when he steps down next year.
'There is a place for boutique mining' - Buller mayor
The Government's decision to block the development of part of a coal mine on conservation land near Te Kuha has angered Buller's mayor.
Pike River Mine re-entry narrowed to three options
The planned re-entry to the Pike River mine has been narrowed to three options - using the existing entry to the drift, building a second small tunnel, or creating a large, 60cm wide bore hole. Video, Audio
Ron Nilsson: seeking the elusive South Island kōkako
For the past 30 years Ron Nilsson has been trying to get conclusive scientific existence that the South Island kokako - a bird officially listed as extinct in 2007 - is alive. Audio
What's Aotearoa's national fungus?
The kiwi is the national bird and the pavlova is the national pudding, but what is the national fungus? A blogger for Scientific American who recently visited New Zealand, Jennifer Frazer, has… Audio
Haast joins 2018, gets cellphone reception
Haast township now has mobile coverage for the first time with the completion of a fully operational 3G mobile tower. John Campbell talks to Nick Kummar, who owns the Hard Antler Bar and Restaurant. Audio
Pike River Mine re-entry
A plan to re-enter Pike River Mine is expected to be announced today. International technical advisors have been meeting in Greymouth to figure out a plan. Audio
Pike River re-entry optimism rises after experts meet
Manned re-entry of the Pike River Mine entry tunnel is looking increasingly likely following a workshop of 31 experts, a family representative says.
Update expected on Pike River Mine re-entry
An update will be provided today on how feasible it is to re-enter the Pike River Mine to recover the bodies of 29 men.
Truck crash closes main Christchurch-Greymouth route
A truck crash on State Highway 73 has closed the main route between Christchurch and Greymouth.
Pike River re-entry: Experts meet on West Coast
Technical experts from around the world are meeting on the West Coast today to plan manned re-entry of the Pike River Mine.
Young man's death a 'sad illustration' of drinking culture
A coroner has found the death of a West Coast teenager after binge drinking at a party is a sad illustration of New Zealand's drinking culture.
Pike River families will have closure - departing mayor
The Grey District mayor says the families of the men killed in the 2010 Pike River disaster will have closure before he retires. Audio
Talk the Walk: The Milford Track
Last week it was the Routeburn, this week we look at the Milford track in Fiordland. David Slack walked it late last year, and tells us about this incredible walk. Audio, Gallery
What lurks deep in the southern fiords
What lurks in our seldom explored Fiordland waters? A Victoria University research team is on a mission to find out. They have spent ten days exploring the waters of Doubtful, Dusky and Breaksea… Video, Audio
Water wheel powers West Coast farm
Power cuts are no problem for a West Coast farming couple. They are turning - literally - a stream on their property into power. Audio, Gallery
Wheel of Fortune
Malcolm Smith and Robyn Curtis-Smith have transformed an abandoned West Coast gold mining valley into fertile farmland for their cattle. They've also built a house and a huge waterwheel that generates… Audio, Gallery
Wheel of Fortune
Malcolm Smith and Robyn Curtis-Smith have transformed an abandoned West Coast gold mining valley into fertile farmland for their cattle. They've also built a house and a huge waterwheel that generates…
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