New ZealandAnother sighting of missing womanPolice have confirmed a second sighting of missing Westport woman Leanne Ryall on Friday.22 Mar 01:52 AM
New ZealandMissing mother: Active searches suspendedPolice have suspended active searches for missing Westport mother Leanne Ryall.21 Mar 02:42 AM
New ZealandNo sign of missing Westport womanLeanne Ryall left her Domett St home on Friday, was seen a few blocks away, and hasn't been seen since.20 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandConcerns for missing West Coast womanWestport woman Leanne Ryall was last seen at her home early yesterday morning.17 Mar 11:11 PM
Media and marketingFor the first time in 60 years, newspaper doesn't publishFor the first time in more than 60 years, a small-town New Zealand newspaper could not print.08 Mar 02:28 AM
New ZealandRemorseless assaults: Teen jailed 8 monthsA teenager who showed no remorse for assaulting five people, including a police officer, will spend the next eight months behind bars.16 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandForest & Bird challenges coalmine decisionForest & Bird has mounted a court challenge over a decision by the Buller District Council to allow an open-cast coalmine on 100ha of public reserve land behind Westport township.14 Feb 01:53 AM
New ZealandFire at abandoned Westport houseAn abandoned house has burnt down overnight in Westport.11 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandPolice have concerns for missing Nelson manPolice say they have concerns for an elderly Nelson man who was due to arrive in Westport today, but has not been seen. Leslie Martin10 Feb 10:25 AM
New ZealandCoast local govt review 'waste of money'The Local Government Commission's review of the structure of local government on the West Coast is a "complete waste of money", says Westland Mayor Bruce Smith.01 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandMountain bike crash clips MP's wingsA collision between his mountain bike and a tree means West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor won't be clocking up airpoints anytime soon.24 Jan 02:07 AM
BusinessHolcim negotiating Westport asset saleHolcim is in confidential negotiations with prospective buyers of its Westport assets, says capital projects manager, Ken Cowie.18 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandKing-hit bar fracas: Police talk to witnessesWestport police say they are making progress in identifying who knocked out a local publican and broke his nephew's jaw on Sunday morning.18 Jan 03:17 AM
New ZealandWest Coast fracas fells publican, nephewA Westport publican was knocked out, his nephew suffered a broken jaw and a friend was badly bruised in a fracas early yesterday morning.16 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandHouse fire leaves extensive damageA property has been extensively damaged after a house fire near Westport on Friday night.13 Jan 11:12 AM
New ZealandSergeant criticised by IPCA quits policeThe now former police sergeant ordered another officer to fire a Taser in a 'flagrant abuse of his power' and he was also convicted for careless driving in 2014.12 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandTourist freebies too costly, says Buller MayorFree tourist access to attractions like Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks and the Cape Foulwind seal colony is too costly for ratepayers, says Buller Mayor Garry Howard.11 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandGhostly West Coast trek pulls the crowdsBuller's Old Ghost Road trail is proving so popular one of its huts is already almost booked out for the rest of the summer.11 Jan 02:37 AM
New ZealandDrunk yachtie accused of 'utter stupidity'Harbourmaster not happy after rescuing then being abused by a local yachtie who attempted to cross the closed Westport bar on New Year's Day.04 Jan 09:54 PM
New ZealandHundreds to remember Strongman disasterNineteen men were killed in the explosion at the mine near Runanga on January 19, 1967.29 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandWestport accommodation fully bookedAccommodation providers in Westport and surrounds are full to bursting with festive season visitors and the race crowd in town.28 Dec 01:17 AM
New ZealandCourt appearances to follow drugs raidTwo Westport men will appear in court next month on charges of possession and use of methamphetamine and cannabis following a police raid yesterday.22 Dec 02:33 AM
New ZealandTwo arrested in armed Westport raidTwo men have been arrested in relation to alleged methamphetamine and cannabis offences following a raid at a Westport house this morning.21 Dec 02:22 AM
New ZealandWarm, wet, wild: 2016's extreme weatherThere was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.20 Dec 01:59 AM
New ZealandAnother twist in Pike River Mine rowThe Pike River Mine controversy took yet another turn today with Parliament's Commerce Committee agreeing to hear submissions on the sealing of the mine.20 Dec 01:50 AM
New ZealandBust Westport company plant still missingThe receivers for Westport heavy machinery repair company are still looking for some of the company's plant 18 months after it went bust.20 Dec 01:37 AM
New ZealandSpotless record 'spectacularly' ruinedA young man who tarnished his previously spotless criminal record in spectacular fashion with a crime spree has been given a community-based sentence.16 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandCrash driver 'stuffed up lives'A Westport man who smashed at high speed into the car of an elderly couple after drinking home brew has "stuffed up their lives forever", says a district court judge.16 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandCannabis cook-up caused explosionsA cannabis oil cook-up gone wrong caused three explosions at an Orowaiti Road property, the Westport District Court was told yesterday.16 Dec 01:28 AM
New ZealandGame targets Christchurch traffic conesTwo Westport-based companies are targeting the Garden City's potholes and traffic cones through a fun public art installation.15 Dec 03:34 AM
New ZealandWestport car chase speeds by schoolsA 17-year-old unlicensed driver led police on a 2.5km car chase through Westport streets at speeds of up to 80km/h yesterday.14 Dec 03:09 AM
New ZealandFurther cuts to planned health centreThe size of Westport's proposed integrated family health centre (IFHC) has been cut by 300sq m compared to previous plans - which were already carved to the bone.06 Dec 02:34 AM
New ZealandBad-tempered bees buzz bookwormsAn out-of-town beekeeper who parked up in Westport to eat his lunch yesterday afternoon left a trail of angry bees behind him.06 Dec 02:15 AM
New ZealandMidwife leaving job: 'It's just too expensive'One of Westport's two resident midwives is leaving, saying her job is financially unsustainable.30 Nov 01:46 AM
