Tony Kokshoorn
New Zealand mourns death of 29 miners at Pike River
New Zealand is a country in mourning today after a huge underground explosion yesterday afternoon ended all hopes that any of the 29 miners missing in the Pike River coal mine would emerge alive. Audio
Video footage of mine explosion is released
Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn and reporter Gay Cavill discuss footage of the mine explosion. Audio
No rescue attempt yet at Pike River mine - Tony
Grey District Mayor, Tony Kokshoorn, says the community is waiting on two major developments today. Audio
A police briefing is under way for families of miners
A police briefing is under way with the families of the 29 miners trapped in the Pike River mine near Greymouth. Audio
Pike River mine explosion
29 miners are still trapped underground. We talk to Grey District mayor Tony Kokshoorn, Labour MP Damien O'Connor, and Archdeacon Robin Kingston. Audio
Frustration and anguish intensifies in Grey district
The mayor of the Grey district Tony Kokshoorn says the situation is desperate and fears time may not be on the miners' side. Audio
Reports of a mine explosion on the west coast
The police in Greymouth say they are on their way to the Pike River Coal Mine after receiving reports of an explosion there. Audio
Buddy system to lure GPs to West Coast
The three West Coast mayors have revealed plans for a buddy system for GPs willing to fill the region's long standing shortage. Audio
1.25 Million hectares of land to be surveyed for mining
The Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn, North Island Conservation manager for Forest and Bird, Mark Bellingham and Far North District Council Mayor, Wayne Brown joined Kathryn Ryan. Audio
Mining the Conservation Estate
Kathryn speaks with: two prominent mayors, one pro and one anti mining; the Minerals Industry Association CEO and; a spokesperson for Coromandel Watchdog - to gain a comprehensive overview of the… Audio
The latest from NZ and around the world on swine flu
There are now 16 people with confirmed or probable swine flu and more than a hundred suspected cases. Audio
Flooding sparks evacuation of Greymouth residents
Greymouth residents are cleaning up this morning after floodwaters last night damaged several homes and businesses. Audio
Greymouth's mayor says West Coast overlooked
Mayors say they're disappointed The West Coast has been left out of a 1.5 billion dollar broadband investment. Audio
Labour goes to West Coast
More than 35 Labour MPs will travel to Westport today where they will meet residents before a caucus meeting. Audio
Coal Rush
Pike River Coal hopes to have its mine in the Paparoa Range, north of Greymouth, at full production next year. Audio
Greymouth and Canterbury Pull Together Through Storm
Greymouth residents are facing a big clean-up today as Canterbury residents are still unable to return to their homes. Audio
Greymouth's War Memorial
Greymouth's controversial war memorial pillars have found a new home. Audio
