Lost in NZ, he texted Texas for help - and a search party came to his rescue
He ate his last rations - a tortilla, Nutella and cheese - while awaiting rescue.
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Watch: Terrifying near-miss on rural Tasman road
The man who shared the video is urging motorists to be safer on the road.
Driver killed after car hit by falling rocks
The car was struck by rockfall near Murchison in the South Island.
One dead after serious three-vehicle crash near Murchison
One person has died and three other people sustained moderate injuries.
Motorcyclist in critical condition after Nelson crash
Around 5.45pm today a motorcyclist and car collided on St Vincent St.
Car crashes into South Island house
Police are rushing to the scene where car has crashed into house in Richmond.
Cannabis bunker bust: Police seize $5m in assets
Police have found a very large underground bunker for a cannabis-growing operation.
Six months missing: Jessica Boyce's family are waiting for answers
Jessica Boyce, 27, was last seen in Renwick, Marlborough, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Devastating Tasman blaze: $12 million price tag
Up to 22 helicopters, two fixed-wing aircraft and crews on the ground fought the blaze.
Kahurangi search: Missing hikers located
The group has been located "safe and well" following a missing persons report.
In 2016 Kiwis crowdfunded to buy a beach. Now there's fears for its future
A long-visiting ecologist fears Awaroa Beach's people's paradise is being lost.
Watch: 'Disrespectful' - Tourists ignore warning signs, harass wild seals
Group, including children, were "posing for photos, crouching down to get closer".
Police seize 9500 cannabis plants
Police will continue to target cannabis plants grown illicitly in remote areas
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."
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.
Missing Marlborough woman's ute found
Jessica Boyce's vehicle has been located at Lake Chalice, in Mount Richmond Forest.
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.
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.
Boaties rescued after becoming distracted by a large fish
The boaties were taken by surprise when their boat overturned off the coast of Marahau.
Man charged after using flamethrower during Nelson fire ban
The incident took place in the middle of the Tasman District, under a fire ban.
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
Flamethrower ignited and blasted during Tasman fire ban
The festival ran all weekend and was located near Upper Takaka.
High winds prevent fire-affected residents returning to homes
Residents who have returned to their homes told to be prepared to leave at short notice.
Endangered seagulls, Black Power and the next bushfires
Episode Five: On today's Viewpoint NZ we're gearing up for the next bushfires and find the endangered seagulls being fed on cold chips.
Nelson firefight costing $1 million a day
The cost of the wildfires in Nelson could yet exceed the Port Hills fires in 2017.
Nelson fires 'still the boss' after flare ups overnight
Female firefighter hospitalised yesterday with dehydration is "recovering well".