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.

Singapore Airlines will serve Garage Project beer in a first for a Kiwi craft brewer.

Kenneth Wolnak sentenced over crash on Coastal Highway 60 which killed two people.

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.

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.

Police 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.

An 11-year-old Motueka boy suffered burns to his face and upper body when a gas bottle being used for a barbecue exploded.

A man suffered serious back injuries when he was hit by a tree being felled in Motueka Valley this morning.

A Westport man has been airlifted to Nelson Hospital after the car he was a passenger in collided with a row of trees this morning.

Angela Morris, owner of Toad Hall in Motueka.