Buller
Westport hospital closed overnight, residents told to call 111
Buller Health's acute stabilisation unit, also known as the hospital, will shut from 5.30pm tonight to 8.30am tomorrow morning, because of staff illness. It's at least the fourth time this month the… Audio
Around the motu : Ellen Curnow covering the West Coast
Buller District residents were warned a couple of months ago that they could be facing an astronomical rates increase, Westport News reporter Ellen Curnow says that's now been pared back a bit and… Audio
Backyard bananas in the Buller
A botanist on the West Coast wants locals to start planting growing edible perennials that are growing in his nursery and food forest. Audio
Backyard bananas in the Buller
A botanist on the West Coast wants locals to start planting growing edible perennials that are growing in his nursery and food forest.
AudioAround the motu: Lee Scanlon in Westport
Lee Scanlon is Westport News' Chief Reporter talks to Kathryn about concerns on the coast that their plea for government help for a flood protection scheme will be overtaken by help needed up north. Audio
'Excellent progress' on controversial new hospital, DHB says
The project to to replace Westport's old hospital finally got underway in 2020, after years of delays.
Buller water restrictions in place due to flood damaged pipeline
Essential water use restrictions are now in place for Westport and Carters Beach after flooding damaged a large section of the region's water pipeline.
State of emergency declared in Buller
A state of emergency has been declared in Buller after heavy rain has cut off Westport. Some of the worst affected Northern areas of town have already evacuated and more residents are braced for… Audio
Long road ahead in Buller clean-up after floods
It has been an emotional day for some West Coast residents, as it becomes clear hundreds of people will be forced into long-term accommodation, or will have to move altogether - after devastating… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Michael Anderson in Guayaquil, Ecuador
Southland man Michael Anderson moved to Ecuador with his German girlfriend Tanja to take up a teaching position, but the couple currently find themselves on strict lockdown in the port city of… Audio
Westport couple may lose home after king tide floods
Four homes on Snodgrass Road have been deemed unliveable by the Buller District Council after flood waters submerged them during yesterday's storm. Video, Audio
100 evacuated amid Buller state of emergency
More than 100 people were evacuated from their homes in Westport today, and most will spend the night in evacuation centres. Buller District Mayor Garry Howard describes the flooding. Audio
Buller feels strain of jobs drain
The departure of some large companies from the Buller district is putting a strain on the number of community groups needing sponsorship, the mayor says.
Kaikōura quake strengthens case for West Coast to Nelson link - mayor
The Kaikōura earthquake has bolstered the argument for a new road linking the West Coast to the Nelson region, the mayor of Buller District says.
First female provincial rugby chairperson appointed
Westport lawyer Jane Duncan has been appointed to lead the Buller Rugby Union, becoming the the first woman chairperson of a provincial union.
West Coast DHB to close Buller rest home
The West Coast District Health Board is closing an aged care facility in Westport as occupancy levels continue to fall.
Northern Buller Museum
Located in Granity on the site where several coke ovens were built early 1900's, the Northern Buller Museum reflects the diversity of the people and the history of the Northern Buller area. With… Audio
