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Man rescued from campervan rooftop by rescue chopper as floodwaters surrounded him


Wild weather has hammered the top of the South Island, with flooding across the region and roads closed, while people are being urged to stay home.
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter pilot Barry McAuliffe said the chopper was called out to the Motueka Valley at the confluence of the Baton River and Motueka River.
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Dramatic chopper rescue of man from campervan surrounded by floodwater near Motueka.
He said a man had been camping out by the river for the past three days, and while he was sleeping the floodwaters had engulfed his vehicle and campervan.
To escape the man had to go up through the skylight and get onto the roof, where the helicopter picked him up and took him to safety, McAuliffe said. ....

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Live updates: Residents in Marlborough advised to evacuate, Govt ready to support flood-affected communities


Live updates: State of Emergency in Marlborough, Wellington hammered, video shows daring helicopter rescue
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Watch: A motorist was rescued in the Motueka Valley earlier today.
Wild weather is hammering parts of New Zealand, as a large winter storm moves across the country.
A state of emergency has been declared in Buller and Marlborough, with hundreds of residents forced to evacuate their homes.
Some homes have also been evacuated in Motueka as heavy rain causes flooding in the Nelson Bays region.
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Severe weather: Entire towns evacuated in Marlborough, while West Coast, Wellington hammered

Severe weather: Entire towns evacuated in Marlborough, while West Coast, Wellington hammered
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