New ZealandPunakaiki freedom camping ban put on iceThe Buller District Council has delayed until next year a decision on whether to ban freedom camping at Punakaiki.24 Nov 08:05 AM
New ZealandWinds of change for West Coast after quakeThe good and bad effects of last week's huge quake are continuing to be felt by West Coast transport companies, grocery stores and accommodation providers.24 Nov 07:38 AM
New ZealandWestport schools' decile request deniedFour Westport schools will lose thousands of dollars of yearly funding after again failing to convince the Ministry of Education to overturn their decile ratings.24 Nov 07:30 AM
New ZealandWestport's dredge offered to KaikouraThe repair of Kaikoura's harbour may provide an opportunity for Westport's dredge, says Buller Mayor Garry Howard.23 Nov 08:41 AM
New ZealandWestland mayor appoints two deputiesWestland's new mayor has broken the mould by appointing two deputy mayors. Bruce Smith has appointed Latham Martin, the highest-polling 02 Nov 03:47 AM
BusinessSolid Energy still in discussions over future of minesSolid Energy says it remains in discussions over the future of the Spring Creek underground coalmine at Dunollie, and the small Reddale open-cast mine near Reefton.01 Nov 02:59 AM
New ZealandEditor marks 50 years with The Westport NewsEditor-at-large and newspaper owner Colin Warren, celebrates 50 years with The Westport News today.28 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandEscapee to spend a month in jailThe Buller man turned himself in after escaping from police custody on Saturday night.26 Oct 01:55 AM
EnergyBathurst, Talley's bid for Solid assetsSolid Energy yesterday said the firm was "still in multiple discussions/negotiations and it would be inappropriate to make any further comment".26 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandEscapee to spend a month in jailThe Buller man who escaped from police custody on Saturday night will spend a month behind bars awaiting his next court appearance.26 Oct 01:24 AM
New Zealand'P' sachet slips out of mum's walletA judge has berated a mother of four who dropped a sachet of "P" on a filling station counter as she paid for her petrol.21 Oct 02:34 AM
New ZealandHomeless man asks to be sent to prisonA 22-year-old man with an "extreme" meth problem has surprised a judge with his request to be sent to prison.20 Oct 01:37 AM
New ZealandCannabis oil thought to have caused fireMan in court after house fire thought to have started from a cannabis oil explosion in the kitchen.18 Oct 01:51 AM
New ZealandFire Service fights blaze at Westport houseFire crews are the scene of a house fire in Westport this evening. A spokeswoman for the NZ Fire Service said they were called to 17 Oct 06:26 AM
New ZealandWest Coast anti-1080 protester Pete Lusk has court winVeteran anti-1080 protester Pete Lusk successfully argued to have his bail conditions changed.12 Oct 03:09 AM
New ZealandAllegations 1080 protestors damaged DOC carWestport police say they do not have enough evidence to lay charges over allegations 1080 protestors damaged a Department of Conservation staff member's car.05 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandMan caught driving while disqualified for 15th timeA Westport driver caught driving while disqualified for the 15th time has been sentenced to Community detention, supervision and community work in lieu of disqualification.05 Oct 01:31 AM
New ZealandFrustrated Frenchman gives back to town - sort ofThe tale of the frustrated French hitchhiker who waited for four days in Punakaiki has proved a boon for the West Coast town and continues to generate overseas attention.22 Sep 05:17 AM
New ZealandTale of frustrated hitchhiker goes globalPhones have been ringing off the hook and international news agencies have picked up the story of the frustrated Frenchman passing through Punakaiki.21 Sep 06:23 PM
New ZealandHitchhiker waits 4 days, 'loses the plot'Frustrated French hitchhiker ended up in handcuffs after road signs were hurled into the Punakaiki River and locals were abused.19 Sep 05:21 AM
New ZealandSlip has silver lining for beach campThe huge slip near Meybille Bay, south of Westport, is proving a cloud with a silver lining for Punakaiki.13 Sep 04:26 AM
New ZealandWoman knocked unconscious in her gardenIt appeared the woman, 63, surprised an intruder in her garden around 9:30 last night.25 Aug 04:10 AM
New ZealandElderly woman ram-raids bankThe woman accidentally rammed into the glass door on her mobility scooter, leaving the door shattered and her shaken.23 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandLife-saving Westport ambulance may take over an hourSt John had only about half the number of volunteers it needed to ensure a frontline ambulance crew on West Coast.19 Jul 05:53 AM
New Zealand90 minute delay for ambulance in WestportA Westport family had to take their elderly relative to Buller Hospital on Tuesday night because a St John ambulance couldn't come for 90 minutes.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandLong time cop quits Westport postWestport cop has quit following the West Coast police restructure.08 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBuller social services pushed to breaking pointHigh needs people moving in - or being moved - to Buller are pushing some local services to breaking point.08 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCops only telling people the 'good stuff'The West Coast's top cop says telling the public about police responding to crime is the "old school way of thinking".06 Jul 05:55 AM
New ZealandFamily lucky to escape house fire in WestportEleven-year-old Elli McLaughlan says smoke alarms save lives after a fire started by an electric blanket on her bed gutted her family's home in Westport yesterday.01 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Westport house fireFire crews were called to the scene of a house fire in Westport early this morning.29 Jun 06:10 PM
Business'It will be a tough old day tomorrow'The Cape Foulwind cement works closes at midday tomorrow, marking the end of an era for workers after 58 years of production.28 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPunakaiki sea wall hits brick wallMajority of community members oppose proposals by regional council to fund sea wall extension via targetted rates hike.08 Jun 04:19 AM
New ZealandLabour MP won't endorse Greens' dealLabour's West Coast-Tasman MP Damien O'Connor won't say whether he supports the new agreement between Labour and the Greens.01 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandReturn to sender: PostShop thieves bustedCouple stole courier packs and stamps from a post shop returned an hour later to post one of the packs.30 May 09:03 AM
