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. Read...

Both Taupo and Westport face saying goodbye to their only local newspaper - and local journalism. Read...

A draft master plan proposes relocating Westport to government-owned farmland southwest of its current location. Read...

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. Read...

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

The Westland Mineral Sands barge ran aground near Westport in a storm and was refloated six days later. Read...

Leo Lozano had gone to Buller Hospital complaining of stomach pain, but was sent home. He died hours later. Read...

The airline was operating the service at a loss which was not uncommon for regional services, its boss says. Read...

The Buller District Council has reached an agreement with Nelson-based Originair, which will start services from 3 January. Read...

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. Read...