Teacher hit 5-year-old boy who spat on his hand and refused to wash it off.

Cavers rescued after night underground were students.

Teacher injured in caving trip flown to hospital.

Car stolen from woman's house as she gives birth inside

A man was stabbed multiple times in the incident.

They may be 11 but they're making a big difference for people with heart disease.

A body has been found in the Motueka estuary.

A person was pulled from a burning home in Motueka this morning.

Beachgoers were met by a strange sight at one of Auckland's most popular beaches today.

It's suspected the fire was caused by a solar panel system.

It's been a busy day for Nelson Hospital ED and local rescue chopper.

Motorcyclist injured after early morning crash in Motueka.

Wet weather predicted for much of the country, with Nelson set for a battering.

Riwaka was hit by four suspicious blazes and a burglary.

Firefighters couldn't save a home engulfed by fire.

Parents of a Motueka toddler who went missing yesterday have thanked searchers.

Police officer had no choice but to shoot 'violent' man with a shotgun.

One occupant of the house is being treated for minor burns.

Visitor appears in Nelson court to admit two charges of careless driving causing death.

Police are treating the death as unexplained.

Police are worried about a Motueka man who goes by the name Friar, who has not been heard from for four days.

Wellingtonians and people living on the top of the South Island were shaken awake as a strong quake rattled the centre of the country.

Judges orders boss to pay $12,000 to worker seriously injured when fuel tank exploded.

Plans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor's support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Plans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor’s support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Police tonight said they were seeking a second man who was believed to have been in the vehicle with Ford William Hurinui. They have called on him to contact police.

A man has been arrested after armed police were sent to a Motueka address following a report that a woman had received a knife injury in a domestic related incident yesterday.

The 'Island of Weka' is full of natural beauty, says Elisabeth Easther.

A pharmacist who stole prescription drugs from his former employer, including erectile dysfunction medication and the morning-after pill, has been deregistered.

Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in Motueka overnight when two shots, possibly from a shotgun, were fired from a passing vehicle at a house.