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Electricity finally restored as flood waters recede at Motueka
Motueka residents relied on generators and neighbourly generosity to get through flooding that tore down power poles near their homes.

‘Three years of hard graft, destroyed’: Noel Edmonds rethinking NZ venture
The British TV presenter says he’s now reviewing his business in New Zealand after the flooded Motueka River wrecked his wellness centre.

More support for flood-affected farmers and growers as Motueka residents pick up the pieces
The government has unlocked extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough, following last week's deluge.

Motueka Valley floods: 'Quite a few people have lost everything'
Steve and Julie live in a house bus and say they lost about $20,000 worth of possessions in the flood.

Tasman, Nelson to prepare for more heavy rain following flooding
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.

Photos: Extensive damage caused by ongoing Tasman floods
A reporter surveying flood damage by helicopter says she has seen widespread and extensive damage extending up the Motueka Valley.

Live: Marlborough homes flooded, heavy snow in Otago as wild weather continues
MetService is checking out a possible tornado in Waitara, while Civil Defence says parts of Motueka flooded last night.

Officials monitoring heavy rainfall across country overnight
Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for much of the country, with the heaviest rain expected in Tasman, north-west of Motueka.

Person feared dead after incident on Motueka River
Emergency services are currently at the scene near the junction of Motueka Valley Rd and Dovedale Rd just south of Woodstock.

Kiwi reality TV star mourns his dad and reflects on his assisted death
Harry Jowsey speaks from the heart about his feelings on his dad’s death at a hospice in Motueka.

'A big jolt': 5.7 quake sends things flying off shelves
Glass frames broke, lifts stopped working. From Motueka to New Plymouth, tens of thousands of people were shaken awake when the earthquake hit.

Live: Flood-hit regions brace for worst as more wild weather due to hit
Homes near the Motueka River were evacuated as a precaution as a second barrage of downpours is forecast in the Nelson-Tasman region.

'The damage is looking huge' - communities grapple with storm clean-up
People living by the Motueka and Wai-iti rivers are in shock at last week's "massive" floods floods across the top of the South Island.

Riwaka couple's house surrounded by water after Tasman, Nelson flooding
Pouesi and Hillary Fitisemanu, who live by the Motueka River, were ready for the weather, but the rain came thick and fast.

Watch: Extensive damage caused by ongoing Tasman floods
An RNZ reporter surveying the scene by helicopter says the worst affected area appears to be the township of Kohatu, beside the Motueka River, and across to Quinney's Bush.

Costs climb for restoration of historic Tasman wharf
The first milestone for the restoration of Motueka's historic wharf has been reached, but council representatives are wary of allocating more funding.

Report finds ‘historic’ issues at Motueka Aerodrome
An independent report was sparked by complaints from a nearby property owner but finds the vast majority of operations comply.

Abandoned house goes up in flames in Motueka, Tasman
Emergency services were alerted to the building fire on Wilkinson St at 7.10am on Monday.