New ZealandWoman admits to careless driving after fatal crashA Westport woman has admitted to careless driving causing the death of 66-year-old Seddonville woman Marie Evelyn Johnston, after initially denying the charge.28 Jul 04:27 AM
BusinessMore than 20 jobs to go with Downer closuresMore than 20 jobs will be lost when Downer closes its West Coast offices at the end of August.27 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandTractor found, and woman trespassedA tractor on the West Coast that was reported missing has been found, and a woman has been trespassed after trying to order a birthday cake.24 Jul 07:17 AM
New ZealandTeen charged over fatal West Coast crashPolice today said the 17-year-old youth would appear in Westport District Court on Thursday.21 Jul 04:01 AM
New ZealandBurst pipes anger residentsResidents of Westport's Riley Place have had enough of burst water pipes on the street cutting off their water supply.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Roman candle' in sky leads fire crew to blazeA "Roman candle" in the sky led firefighters to a blaze at a Westport joinery factory last night.19 Jun 11:36 PM
New ZealandDecade-long fight to save rare snails to wrap upA decade-long project to save endangered giant snails from a West Coast coal mine will finish next year.18 Jun 05:35 AM
New ZealandMan convicted of dealing P avoids prison timeA Westport man has narrowly avoided being sent to prison after he was convicted of dealing methamphetamine.01 May 04:54 AM
New ZealandFirst few days of Westport-WellingtonSounds Air is pleased with passenger loadings for the few days of its Westport to Wellington service, despite one empty flight.01 May 04:26 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced after animal control incidentA Westport man who lost control during an incident with animal control has been ordered to pay for the damage he caused.01 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandWestport families' spewing sewage nightmareWestport families have complained about ongoing poor drainage around their homes. Council employees have met and have been working with one family to find a solution.30 Apr 03:58 AM
New ZealandTourists still in dark over $2500 chargeTwo French tourists whose hired camper van was struck by a landslide on never heard back from Wicked Campers about why the pair were charged more than $2500.16 Apr 05:04 AM
New ZealandDrunk teen zapped with electric cattle prodA 17-year-old Westport boy who was poked with an electric cattle prod after he drank too much and flaked out, spent yesterday in hospital, recovering from the combination of his over-imbibing and the prod.30 Mar 05:17 AM
New ZealandTrapped tourists 'unfairly charged'The two French tourists caught in a slip in the lower Buller Gorge a fortnight ago believe they have been unfairly charged an excess of $2000 for damage to their rental camper.19 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandWestport man pleads guilty over child abuse imagesA 44-year-old Westport man who pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography was convicted and sentenced to two months’ home detention and 250 hours of community service.11 Mar 06:02 AM
New ZealandRenter steals $12k of furnitureA 21-year-old Westport woman sold $12,000 of furniture -including a couch and fridge - from the furnished house she was renting.11 Mar 04:42 AM
New ZealandFlooding: Mayhem in the South IslandTorrential rain which caused flooding and forced the closure of schools and roads across the West Coast has eased, but more heavy rain is forecast for tomorrow.05 Mar 09:58 PM
New ZealandDead Westport teenager namedA teenager who died when a car he was travelling in crashed down a steep bank has today been named by police.04 Mar 12:09 AM
New ZealandTourist rescued from West Coast caveTwenty people have rescued an American tourist from a West Coast cave after the woman suffered a suspected broken leg yesterday.01 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandBaby drowns in poolA 1-year-old child has drowned in a temporary backyard pool at a residential address in Manurewa today.25 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for attempting to violate touristA man who attempted to sexually violate a tourist in Westport in June has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison, without parole.25 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandToddler in pond drowning namedThe toddler who drowned in a shallow pond on a farm near Westport has been named. She was 21-month-old Anamiek Manshande.20 Nov 02:07 AM
New ZealandToddler drowns in shallow garden pondA 21-month-old girl was playing outside her Westport home before she died after falling into a farm pond yesterday, police said.18 Nov 09:46 PM
New ZealandGumboot dash to courtA man ran to Westport District Court in gumboots yesterday so as not to miss his appearance.08 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandPlumber fined after cylinder explodesA Wellington plumber has been fined $4500, following investigation into work carried out in Westport, including the installation of a hot water cylinder that blew up.25 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandFatal microlight crash blamed on pilotA fatal microlight crash near Westport has been blamed on the pilot breaking Civil Aviation rules.01 Sep 06:05 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after quad bike chaseWestport police say an 18-year-old on a quad bike who was arrested after driving around in circles on the street at 12.30am may have been trying to bait police.04 Aug 07:05 AM
New ZealandArrest follows television showPolice have arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a woman in Westport last month.11 Jul 03:22 AM
New ZealandTrain driver oblivious to car smashA train driver was unaware that a car had crashed into the side of his coal train near Greymouth.03 Jul 02:14 AM
BDBDCommoditiesBathurst Resources announces capital raising planBathurst Resources, which has cut jobs and delayed the start to its Denniston mine, may raise up to $6.87m in a discounted share placement.13 Apr 11:47 PM
