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West Coast fracas fells publican, nephew
A Westport publican was knocked out, his nephew suffered a broken jaw and a friend was badly bruised in a fracas early yesterday morning.
A Westport publican was knocked out, his nephew suffered a broken jaw and a friend was badly bruised in a fracas early yesterday morning.
A property has been extensively damaged after a house fire near Westport on Friday night.
The 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.
Free 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.
Buller's Old Ghost Road trail is proving so popular one of its huts is already almost booked out for the rest of the summer.
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.
Nineteen men were killed in the explosion at the mine near Runanga on January 19, 1967.
Accommodation providers in Westport and surrounds are full to bursting with festive season visitors and the race crowd in town.
Two Westport men will appear in court next month on charges of possession and use of methamphetamine and cannabis following a police raid yesterday.
The Pike River Mine controversy took yet another turn today with Parliament's Commerce Committee agreeing to hear submissions on the sealing of the mine.
The receivers for Westport heavy machinery repair company are still looking for some of the company's plant 18 months after it went bust.
A young man who tarnished his previously spotless criminal record in spectacular fashion with a crime spree has been given a community-based sentence.
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.
A cannabis oil cook-up gone wrong caused three explosions at an Orowaiti Road property, the Westport District Court was told yesterday.
Two Westport-based companies are targeting the Garden City's potholes and traffic cones through a fun public art installation.
A 17-year-old unlicensed driver led police on a 2.5km car chase through Westport streets at speeds of up to 80km/h yesterday.
The 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.
An out-of-town beekeeper who parked up in Westport to eat his lunch yesterday afternoon left a trail of angry bees behind him.
A feline passenger in a car which crashed in the Buller Gorge this morning ended up going to hospital by ambulance with its owner.
The Buller District Council has delayed until next year a decision on whether to ban freedom camping at Punakaiki.
The 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.
Four Westport schools will lose thousands of dollars of yearly funding after again failing to convince the Ministry of Education to overturn their decile ratings.
The repair of Kaikoura's harbour may provide an opportunity for Westport's dredge, says Buller Mayor Garry Howard.
Westland's new mayor has broken the mould by appointing two deputy mayors. Bruce Smith has appointed Latham Martin, the highest-polling
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-at-large and newspaper owner Colin Warren, celebrates 50 years with The Westport News today.
The Buller man turned himself in after escaping from police custody on Saturday night.
Solid Energy yesterday said the firm was "still in multiple discussions/negotiations and it would be inappropriate to make any further comment".
The Buller man who escaped from police custody on Saturday night will spend a month behind bars awaiting his next court appearance.
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.