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More than 30 firefighters battle Motueka blaze
Emergency services were called to large two storey commercial building fire this morning.
Two Kiwis arrested in child exploitation bust
The two men were arrested after separate incidents involving child exploitation material.
Mother of missing woman Jess Boyce says mental health system failed her
Jessica Boyce, 27, has not been seen since Tuesday, March 19.
Dedicated cyclist sorely missed by family after fatal Nelson crash
"Her family just want her back."
Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island
Motorcyclist dies near Nelson
Motorcyclist dies after accident at Brightwater, Tasman District.
Missing woman unlikely to have harmed herself - family
Jessica Boyce 'always found the light in the darkest of times', her family says.
Search for missing Marlborough woman suspended
Jessica Boyce, 27, has not been seen since March 19.
Alleged Nelson arsonist named
Several serious fires broke out in the Nelson Bays area in February.
Missing Marlborough woman's ute found
Jessica Boyce's vehicle has been located at Lake Chalice, in Mount Richmond Forest.
Patient in agony for 12 days after botched surgery sews colon shut
'I should have been listened to,' says patient after complaint upheld.
Police pursuits: Review wants study into why drivers flee
A major review of the police pursuits policy has been released today
The Chase: major review of police pursuits to be released today
A joint review of the police pursuits policy is set to be released today.
Police pursuit that left innocent woman dead cleared by IPCA
Cop urges people to pull over when signalled after 'needless waste of three lives'.
One critical, one serious in separate crashes
Crashes occurred in the North and South islands.
Despair, shame, guilt, betrayal: Church faces legal fight after sex abuse allegations
A woman who alleges church abuse will take her case to the human rights review tribunal.
Five years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disasters
Four people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.
Bomb scare forces evacuation of Nelson buildings
The package was found outside the Ministry of Social Development on Bridge St.
Two people charged after fire lit in the Tasman District
Police were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.
Three months' solitary in orphanage cell
Catholic brothers forced out of Nelson school after inquiry found excessive punishment.
Pigeon Valley fires: Burnt valley's locals on edge
Residents of tinder-dry region stay ready to flee after second major blaze in weeks.
Crews still fighting hot spots from new Nelson blaze
Cordons are still in place on Moutere Highway at Maisey Rd and Old Coach Rd.
State of emergency in Nelson region lifted
A decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.
Pigeon Valley fire: Fire contained and controlled by crews
Firefighters have created a 30m "black-out" zone around the fire area.
Person seriously injured in Nelson workshop fire
Emergency services were called to the building fire on Rutherford St just before 7am.
Drizzle before the sizzle! Clear skies tipped for 50,000 fans at Six60
MetService is tipping overnight showers to pass this morning.
Man charged after using flamethrower during Nelson fire ban
The incident took place in the middle of the Tasman District, under a fire ban.
Gang members in street: Blood-spattered house linked to drug trade
Patched gang members are seen daily in the street, say neighbours.
State of emergency extended for another week in the Nelson-Tasman region
There is currently still 250 people evacuated from their homes.
'Total idiots' behind pyrotechnics display during Nelson fire ban
The display proceeded despite a total ban on lighting any fires in the area.
'Legend' pilot crashed fighting Tasman forest fire
Bill Reid suffered minor injuries during the hard landing
Motueka firefighters tackle likely volatile coolstore blaze
Quick work by fire brigade has prevented a massive fire from taking off.