Dramatic rescue of family from raging Motueka River rapids
Police say the family had the wrong gear and no knowledge of the river.
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Body in car at bottom of cliff believed to be missing man
Man found in car at bottom of cliff in Buller Gorge
Teen fighting for life after riding on car bonnet
Motueka teen fighting for his life after car slams into tree while riding on the bonnet.
Pilot walks away from crash landing at Motueka Aerodrome
The plane flipped on the runway and landed upside down at the airport.
Lost in NZ, he texted Texas for help - and a search party came to his rescue
He ate his last rations - a tortilla, Nutella and cheese - while awaiting rescue.
US tramper rescued after being swept away in swollen river
The man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.
Winter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstorms
There's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.
Rodey's roadie: Cat finds way back to country home after move to town
A much-loved moggy has stunned his owners — old and new — after trekking 5km unaided.
Tetraplegic mother's sudden death leaves family struggling
Shelley Utiger died suddenly leaving behind her severely autistic 5-year-old son.
More than 30 firefighters battle Motueka blaze
Emergency services were called to large two storey commercial building fire this morning.
One critical, one serious in separate crashes
Crashes occurred in the North and South islands.
Woman charged with baby's murder
The baby was found dead at a Motueka home on the evening of February 10.
Motueka firefighters tackle likely volatile coolstore blaze
Quick work by fire brigade has prevented a massive fire from taking off.
Homicide investigation after Motueka death
Another person was left critically injured.
Police seek witness to Nelson assault,
The incident happened on September 19, between 8.30pm and midnight.
Battle looms to end 'winner and loser' schools
Schools are roughly evenly divided over proposals for a radical shakeup.
Lucky escape after girl, 12, swept down Motueka River
Girl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.
Relief after missing woman's 36-hour ordeal
Judith Nash was found safe and well after 36 hours missing.
Judith Nash, 75, was last seen walking her dog towards Motueka
Missing woman's vehicle found crashed on the Motueka Valley Highway.
Blaze destroys town's fish and chip shop
Fire crews attended a fire that gutted a Tasman District fish and chip shop today.
Two pedestrians hit by car after reports of disorder in Motueka
One man is in a serious condition in hospital, while the other suffered moderate injuries
Dinner time: Niwa solves riddle involving the seal, octopus and kayaker
The explanation isn't overly scientific either, NIWA says.
'I don't know who got the bigger fright'
Kyle Mulinder explains what it felt like to be slapped by a seal with an octopus.
Body at Takaka Hill identified as missing man Jason Campbell
The body of a man found in the Takaka Hill area has been identified as Jason Campbell.
Body found in Takaka Hill area
Police have confirmed a man's body was found in the Takaka Hill area this morning.
Takaka Hill area new focus in search for Jason Campbell
Missing Motueka man Jason Campbell hasn't been seen since August 4.
Search for missing Motueka man Jason Campbell continues
Specialist teams, including cave search and rescue crews, will be used in today's search.
Intensive search fails to find Motueka man
Jason Campbell, 35, has been missing for more than one week.
Police appeal for information on man missing from Motueka
Jason Campbell, 35, has been missing since August 4.
Scribe to spend two months in rehab after pub bail breach
Rapper Scribe reportedly arrested for alleged bail breach in South Island.
Early-childhood teacher confesses to hitting child
Teacher hit 5-year-old boy who spat on his hand and refused to wash it off.
Cavers stay overnight with injured companion
Cavers rescued after night underground were students.
Five cavers missing in Motueka found, teacher in hospital
Teacher injured in caving trip flown to hospital.
Home-birth baby arrives as thieves steal mum's car
Car stolen from woman's house as she gives birth inside