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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.

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.

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.

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.

Barge that ran aground near Westport successfully refloated
A Black Hawk helicopter was seen bringing chain-like equipment to the barge ahead of specialist operation at low tide.

Re-float attempts to be made for barge that ran aground on Westport beach
Two re-float vessels and a Blackhawk helicopter will assist in the attempt to get the barge off of the sand and back into the water.

Inquiry launched into barge that ran aground near Westport
The inquiry into the grounding comes amidst questions whether the vessel was equipped to handle West Coast conditions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manahau barge: Recovery teams still preparing refloat
A former Westport harbourmaster says the swells were too large for salvage today and doubted conditions would be favourable tomorrow.

Grounded Manahau barge 'unfit for purpose', former harbourmaster says
The barge which has grounded on Westport's Carter Beach was a disaster waiting to happen, David Barnes says.

TAIC opens inquiry into ground of stranded Manahau barge
The barge ran aground at Carters Beach near Westport about midnight on Saturday during a storm.