Westland mayor appoints two deputies
Westland's new mayor has broken the mould by appointing two deputy mayors. Bruce Smith has appointed Latham Martin, the highest-polling
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Solid Energy still in discussions over future of mines
Solid 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.
Editor marks 50 years with The Westport News
Editor-at-large and newspaper owner Colin Warren, celebrates 50 years with The Westport News today.
Escapee to spend a month in jail
The Buller man turned himself in after escaping from police custody on Saturday night.
Bathurst, Talley's bid for Solid assets
Solid Energy yesterday said the firm was "still in multiple discussions/negotiations and it would be inappropriate to make any further comment".
Escapee to spend a month in jail
The Buller man who escaped from police custody on Saturday night will spend a month behind bars awaiting his next court appearance.
'P' sachet slips out of mum's wallet
A judge has berated a mother of four who dropped a sachet of "P" on a filling station counter as she paid for her petrol.
Homeless man asks to be sent to prison
A 22-year-old man with an "extreme" meth problem has surprised a judge with his request to be sent to prison.
Cannabis oil thought to have caused fire
Man in court after house fire thought to have started from a cannabis oil explosion in the kitchen.
Fire Service fights blaze at Westport house
Fire crews are the scene of a house fire in Westport this evening. A spokeswoman for the NZ Fire Service said they were called to
West Coast anti-1080 protester Pete Lusk has court win
Veteran anti-1080 protester Pete Lusk successfully argued to have his bail conditions changed.
Allegations 1080 protestors damaged DOC car
Westport police say they do not have enough evidence to lay charges over allegations 1080 protestors damaged a Department of Conservation staff member's car.
Man caught driving while disqualified for 15th time
A Westport driver caught driving while disqualified for the 15th time has been sentenced to Community detention, supervision and community work in lieu of disqualification.