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.

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

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.

Two motorcyclists were injured, one critically, when a large three-wheeled motorcycle crashed and rolled near Motueka overnight.

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.