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Westport residents berate council over 'stupid' plan to relocate town
The mayor admits some feel "forgotten" but the plan is needed to provide a "glimmer of hope" in the face of increasingly damaging flooding.

Telehealth consult morphs into comedy of errors
A Westport woman says her appointment with the West Coast's new telehealth provider, Ka Ora, had her being told to "pop down" to a pharmacy a two and a half hour drive away.

Amid NZME cuts and council ad moves, two towns could lose their news
Both Taupo and Westport face saying goodbye to their only local newspaper - and local journalism.

Council deal threatens Westport News
One of New Zealand's smallest newspapers is fighting for its life after the local council decided to move most of its advertising to an out-of-town publication.

Manahau grounding could've been avoided, investigation finds
The Westland Mineral Sands barge ran aground near Westport in a storm and was refloated six days later.

Fuel costs, exchange rate blamed as Sounds Air pulls plug on capital to Westport flights
The airline was operating the service at a loss which was not uncommon for regional services, its boss says.

Witness recounts moment councillor allegedly threatened former Buller deputy mayor
Frank Dooley allegedly threatened Sharon Roche at a public meeting in Westport in February 2022.

Widow of carpenter who was sent home before his death in dark about investigation
Leo Lozano had gone to Westport Hospital complaining of stomach pain, and was sent home. He died hours later.

Thousands protest over health system in Dunedin and Westport
An estimated 35,000 people are protesting against possible cuts to Dunedin Hospital, police say.

Ngai tahu country artist Jaydin Shingleton advances in The Voice Australia
The 25-year-old Westport man, who performed a popular Chris Stapleton song, had all four judges “fighting over him” at the blind auditions.

Grounding investigation continues as barge towed to Nelson
The Manahau, a huge Niue-flagged barge that grounded near Westport, is detained in Nelson as investigations continue.

Buller councillors to decide on future of Westport relocation plan
On Wednesday, councillors would decide whether to endorse the plan or not.

High-profile Westport councillor dies suddenly
Frank Dooley was elected as a Buller representative on the West Coast Regional Council in 2022 after a passionate campaign for Westport's flood protection.

Plan to relocate Westport to prevent flooding considered
A draft master plan proposes relocating Westport to government-owned farmland southwest of its current location.

Westport accountant loses defamation case against Buller Mayor
Westport accountant Frank Dooley has lost his defamation case against Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine.

Health NZ finally informs widow of Westport worker
Leo Lozano had gone to Buller Hospital complaining of stomach pain, but was sent home. He died hours later.

New Originair flights between Westport and Wellington aim to build business, tourism
The Buller District Council has reached an agreement with Nelson-based Originair, which will start services from 3 January.

Dooley vs Cleine defamation case: Mayor's claims untrue - lawyer
Claims by Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine that Westport accountant Frank Dooley assaulted former deputy mayor Sharon Roche are untrue and defamatory, Dooley's lawyer says.

Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine in defamation case aimed to 'name and shame', court hears
Jamie Cleine was motivated by ill will when he accused Frank Dooley of physically assaulting the deputy mayor at a public meeting, the Westport District Court has been told.

Watch: Ngai tahu country artist Jaydin Shingleton advances in The Voice Australia
From Westport to the world stage: Shingleton says he's proud to be representing Ngai Tahu and Maori.