Sean Judd
Buller water levels lower than feared
Civil Defence in Westport is closely watching the Buller River, after high tide hit at 7pm. Floodwaters have cut off the town today,prompting a state of emergency to be declared as homes were… Audio
Devastating flooding on the West Coast and Marlborough
The extent of damage from the weekend's flooding is now being assessed at homes, farms and vineyards in the Buller and Marlborough districts which have been swamped by torrential rains and overflowing… Audio
Councils say govt funding has helped reduce freedom camper problems
As popular tourist destinations prepare for the annual influx of summer visitors, local councils say $8.5 million of government funding to promote responsible camping last year paid dividends, and… Audio
Drone footage gives vital clues to glacier recovery teams
A drone's shot footage just 25 feet above the crashed helicopter on the Fox Glacier, providing mapping vital for recovering the remaining bodies and the wreckage. Audio
Fishing vessel sinks off West Coast
Police say four fishermen are lucky to be alive after their boat caught fire and starting sinking in a remote area off Jackson Bay on the South Island's West Coast. Audio
Rescue of a German woman underway
As we reported in the news, the rescue of a German woman who fell into a crevasse above the Fox Glacier yesterday is underway. Audio
Rescue operation underway to free tourist
A rescue operation is under way on the West Coast for a German tourist who fell more than ten metres into a crevasse above Fox Glacier yesterday afternoon. Audio
Two die in microlight crash
The police say fog may have been a factor in a fatal microlight crash near Westport last night. Audio
Students lucky to escape South Island high country
Small natural hot pools are being credited with keeping two American students alive, after they became trapped adverse weather conditions near Arthur's Pass. Audio
Tourist survives 30 metre fall
The police say a Scottish tourist is lucky to be alive after falling down a 30 metre bluff while taking a short cut on a track near the Franz Josef Glacier. Audio
Tramper recovered after eight days
Matthew Briggs was picked up by helicopter today and flown to Grey Base Hospital in Greymouth where he's undergone surgery. Audio
Paudie McCarthy
Paudie McCarthy and his friends had to be rescued from a West Coast cliff face last night. Audio
Punakaiki rescue
Two Irishmen and a New Zealander were rescued from a West Coast cliff top late last night. Audio
