New ZealandPlane makes forced landing near South Island highwayThe plane has made an emergency landing into mudflats near Motueka.07 Mar 08:31 PM
New Zealand'What are you doing mate?': Tourist fined after filthy act on lawnA German tourist has been fined after being caught pooing on the grass verge of a street.02 Mar 04:21 AM
New ZealandMan hospitalised after hand becomes stuck in industrial pressA man has been injured in a workplace accident in Motueka.23 Feb 08:56 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue of family from raging Motueka River rapidsPolice say the family had the wrong gear and no knowledge of the river.06 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandBody in car at bottom of cliff believed to be missing manMan found in car at bottom of cliff in Buller Gorge24 Dec 04:49 AM
New ZealandTeen fighting for life after riding on car bonnetMotueka teen fighting for his life after car slams into tree while riding on the bonnet.23 Dec 06:12 AM
New ZealandPilot walks away from crash landing at Motueka AerodromeThe plane flipped on the runway and landed upside down at the airport.13 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandLost in NZ, he texted Texas for help - and a search party came to his rescueHe ate his last rations - a tortilla, Nutella and cheese - while awaiting rescue.04 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandUS tramper rescued after being swept away in swollen riverThe man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.04 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandWinter, again: Another weekend of snow, rain and thunderstormsThere's snow and heavy rain warnings and watches across a large swathe of the country.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRodey's roadie: Cat finds way back to country home after move to townA much-loved moggy has stunned his owners — old and new — after trekking 5km unaided.20 Jul 09:19 AM
New ZealandTetraplegic mother's sudden death leaves family strugglingShelley Utiger died suddenly leaving behind her severely autistic 5-year-old son.07 Jul 11:10 PM
New ZealandMore than 30 firefighters battle Motueka blazeEmergency services were called to large two storey commercial building fire this morning.17 Apr 06:26 PM
New ZealandOne critical, one serious in separate crashesCrashes occurred in the North and South islands.08 Mar 10:11 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with baby's murderThe baby was found dead at a Motueka home on the evening of February 10.28 Feb 02:05 AM
New ZealandMotueka firefighters tackle likely volatile coolstore blazeQuick work by fire brigade has prevented a massive fire from taking off.17 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandHomicide investigation after Motueka deathAnother person was left critically injured.10 Feb 07:11 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witness to Nelson assault,The incident happened on September 19, between 8.30pm and midnight.30 Jan 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBattle looms to end 'winner and loser' schoolsSchools are roughly evenly divided over proposals for a radical shakeup.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLucky escape after girl, 12, swept down Motueka RiverGirl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.19 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandRelief after missing woman's 36-hour ordealJudith Nash was found safe and well after 36 hours missing.13 Nov 01:55 AM
New ZealandJudith Nash, 75, was last seen walking her dog towards MotuekaMissing woman's vehicle found crashed on the Motueka Valley Highway.10 Nov 07:37 AM
New ZealandBlaze destroys town's fish and chip shopFire crews attended a fire that gutted a Tasman District fish and chip shop today.13 Oct 06:14 PM
New ZealandTwo pedestrians hit by car after reports of disorder in MotuekaOne man is in a serious condition in hospital, while the other suffered moderate injuries28 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandDinner time: Niwa solves riddle involving the seal, octopus and kayakerThe explanation isn't overly scientific either, NIWA says.28 Sep 12:01 AM
New Zealand'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.26 Sep 11:30 PM
New ZealandBody at Takaka Hill identified as missing man Jason CampbellThe body of a man found in the Takaka Hill area has been identified as Jason Campbell.20 Aug 12:55 AM
New ZealandBody found in Takaka Hill areaPolice have confirmed a man's body was found in the Takaka Hill area this morning.19 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandTakaka Hill area new focus in search for Jason CampbellMissing Motueka man Jason Campbell hasn't been seen since August 4.14 Aug 09:12 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing Motueka man Jason Campbell continuesSpecialist teams, including cave search and rescue crews, will be used in today's search.13 Aug 10:06 PM
New ZealandIntensive search fails to find Motueka manJason Campbell, 35, has been missing for more than one week.13 Aug 04:54 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information on man missing from MotuekaJason Campbell, 35, has been missing since August 4.08 Aug 03:05 AM
New ZealandScribe to spend two months in rehab after pub bail breachRapper Scribe reportedly arrested for alleged bail breach in South Island.05 Aug 10:06 PM
New ZealandEarly-childhood teacher confesses to hitting childTeacher hit 5-year-old boy who spat on his hand and refused to wash it off.12 Jul 02:08 AM
