'They’re very lucky': Chopper helps with search for kayakers
A co-ordinated response effort resulted in three kayakers being rescued off Whangamatā.
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Coastguard, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and local fishing/boating clubs have teamed up to deliver nationwide bar awareness. Video / Coastguard New Zealand
'Conditions picked up and darkness fell': Father, daughter boaties rescued in Hauraki Gulf mission
"It takes a community effort to save lives on the water!"
Man treated for mild hypothermia in Beachlands water incident
Coastguard Howick responded to the rock fisherman in the water in Beachlands.
Plane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau Harbour
It has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.
Midnight Search for Missing Fisherman at Nine Pin
Last night, Papakura Coastguard volunteers along with Titirangi Volunteer Coastguard were paged at midnight to assist in the search for a fisherman reported missing off the rocks.
Major search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morning
Emergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Body of missing Auckland boatie found in Manukau Harbour
The body was recovered by the Police National Dive Squad.
Family keep vigil as police divers search for missing boatie in Manukau Harbour
A survivor raised the alarm after the boat sank near Puketutu Island.
Boatie swam to shore after capsize, search resumes for one missing
A survivor raised the alarm after the boat sank near Puketutu Island.
Whangārei swimmers raising funds for Coastguard in Big Swim
The group are swimming 466km in a bid to raise more than $6000.
Police 'incredibly frustrated' after hoax mayday call in Northland
Emergency services spent three hours searching for the vessel.
Body found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboard
Police earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.
Person overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White Island
Flight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.
Hawke's Bay Octogenarian's impressive goal helps raise money for Coastguard
Bill Knobloch, like many other across New Zealand, is taking part in The Big Swim.
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Rescue teams head to the East Coast, Lauren Dickason’s family criticise the NZ Government and trust in police falls. Video / NZ Herald
'Come on my brother': Tributes for three fishermen lost in huge seas, rescue bid suspended
A 7m boat with three fishermen onboard was first reported missing yesterday afternoon.
Mahia bound: Search continues for missing fishing boat off Gisborne
Helicopters carrying out shoreline search, sea too rough to tackle.
Search under way for missing fishing boat off Gisborne coast, NZDF joining operation tonight
'We are doing everything we can to locate the missing vessel.'
Three men rescued from abandoned boat near Hen and Chicken islands
The police Eagle helicopter spotted the group in the water at 4.38am.
Coromandel rescue services welcome $63.6m funding boost
The Government is spending more than $60 million over four years.
Whenuakura Island rescue crowned rescue of the month
Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club members got props for the rescue of 16 paddlers.
Further aerial searches planned for missing Waikato fisherman
Search efforts have included the use of Coastguard, Navy and Police National Dive Squad.
Skipper who capsized on notorious bar reveals the one thing he got wrong
In a matter of seconds, he and his mate were in the water.
Search for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continues
The man has been missing for almost a week.
Stricken boatie winched to safety after vessel capsizes on notorious Manukau bar
Another boatie was rescued by a passing jet ski.
Police scour Waitaki River for missing fisherman
Police were notified on Monday night that a fisherman was overdue from a day fishing trip.
Tourist's deadly dip: Rescuers battle 2m swells, darkness to reach swimmer
'We were very lucky to see him ... you couldn't see more than a few metres.'
Racing yacht runs aground at Lyttelton days before Sail GP regatta
Boat marooned at the base of a cliff but all five crew rescued by the Coastguard.
Coastguards pull off 'challenging' night rescue in Coromandel
Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council also rescued a grounded vessel.
'Under in 30 seconds': Waiwera pair's 'miracle rescue' from rough sea
The pair, which included an elderly man, were left clinging to their upturned dinghy.
Waiwera couple’s lucky escape after dinghy capsizes on Hibiscus Coast
A volunteer said the rescue was a case of being in the right place at the right time.
Festival to celebrate 24th anniversary and 60 years of classic Ford Mustang
This year celebrates 60 years of the Ford Mustang.