New ZealandBody found under bridge in MotuekaPolice are treating the death as unexplained.19 Mar 08:22 AM
New ZealandMotueka man known as Friar reported missingPolice are worried about a Motueka man who goes by the name Friar, who has not been heard from for four days.06 Feb 08:31 AM
New Zealand4.6 quake rattles central NZ awakeWellingtonians and people living on the top of the South Island were shaken awake as a strong quake rattled the centre of the country.25 Nov 05:16 PM
Freight and logisticsBoss to pay worker after welding explosionJudges orders boss to pay $12,000 to worker seriously injured when fuel tank exploded.24 Nov 11:20 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Ferry to Motueka refloatedPlans 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.15 Nov 03:12 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Ferry to Motueka refloatedPlans 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.Watch15 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandMan shot by police in Motueka namedPolice 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.20 Aug 05:34 AM
New ZealandArmed police respond to incidentA 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.22 Apr 09:04 PM
TravelKia ora: MotuekaThe 'Island of Weka' is full of natural beauty, says Elisabeth Easther.05 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandPharmacist struck off over theftsA pharmacist who stole prescription drugs from his former employer, including erectile dysfunction medication and the morning-after pill, has been deregistered.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrive-by shooting in MotuekaPolice 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.03 Jan 10:04 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in motorcycle crashTwo motorcyclists were injured, one critically, when a large three-wheeled motorcycle crashed and rolled near Motueka overnight.08 Feb 08:07 PM
New ZealandUnderage drinking: Girls, 16, servedPolice are astounded that two girls were served alcohol in Motueka and told to "have a nice day" - despite telling bar staff they were only 16 years old.28 May 08:44 PM
New ZealandBoy burned in gas bottle explosionAn 11-year-old Motueka boy suffered burns to his face and upper body when a gas bottle being used for a barbecue exploded.28 Jan 06:10 PM
New ZealandMan injured by tree being felled in MotuekaA man suffered serious back injuries when he was hit by a tree being felled in Motueka Valley this morning.06 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandCar collides with trees, three people hospitalisedA Westport man has been airlifted to Nelson Hospital after the car he was a passenger in collided with a row of trees this morning.29 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandLog pile where Motueka boy died not fenced offThere was no fencing around a stack of logs in the grounds of a Motueka school where a 5-year-old...09 Feb 07:12 PM