New ZealandMan spent night trapped under quad bike after crashMan may have been trapped under bike for 24 hours before being spotted by boatie.24 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandTairua-Pāuanui Coastguard anticipating busy summerTairua-Pāuanui Coastguard looking to educate boaties.21 Oct 08:56 PM
New Zealand'His home was going fishing': Father-of-four dies in Manukau Harbour boating accidentPolice said six other people were recovered from the water.20 Oct 05:24 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after boat capsizes on Auckland’s Manukau HarbourTwo ambulances have rushed to the incident near Huia.20 Oct 12:21 AM
New ZealandTwo men injured after boat capsizes off TaharoaCoastguard launched rescue after 7 boaties were reported to be in the water.17 Oct 08:36 PM
New ZealandEmergency services exercise turns into dramatic real-life rescueReal-life search and rescue mission called in during exercise.17 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandMissing paddlers rescued in third recent incidentStrong winds prevented the pair from returning to shore.15 Oct 02:11 AM
New Zealand'They’re very lucky': Chopper helps with search for kayakersA co-ordinated response effort resulted in three kayakers being rescued off Whangamatā.13 Oct 12:07 AM
New ZealandCoastguard Tairua/Pāuanui unit storyCoastguard, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council and local fishing/boating clubs have teamed up to deliver nationwide bar awareness. Video / Coastguard New ZealandWatch09 Oct 11:23 PM
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!"01 Oct 04:56 AM
New ZealandMan treated for mild hypothermia in Beachlands water incidentCoastguard Howick responded to the rock fisherman in the water in Beachlands.28 Sep 04:07 AM
New ZealandPlane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau HarbourIt has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.15 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandMidnight Search for Missing Fisherman at Nine PinLast 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.Watch13 Sep 09:22 PM
New ZealandMajor search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morningEmergency 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 HeraldWatch11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody of missing Auckland boatie found in Manukau HarbourThe body was recovered by the Police National Dive Squad.29 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandFamily keep vigil as police divers search for missing boatie in Manukau HarbourA survivor raised the alarm after the boat sank near Puketutu Island.29 Aug 12:37 AM
New ZealandBoatie swam to shore after capsize, search resumes for one missingA survivor raised the alarm after the boat sank near Puketutu Island.27 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandWhangārei swimmers raising funds for Coastguard in Big SwimThe group are swimming 466km in a bid to raise more than $6000.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice 'incredibly frustrated' after hoax mayday call in NorthlandEmergency services spent three hours searching for the vessel.25 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandBody found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboardPolice earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.25 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandPerson overboard may have been missing since midnight, search under way near Whakaari/White IslandFlight radar shows a rescue helicopter traversing the area.24 Jul 07:25 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Octogenarian's impressive goal helps raise money for CoastguardBill Knobloch, like many other across New Zealand, is taking part in The Big Swim.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandEast Coast storm and Lauren Dickason’s parents criticise MIQ | Focus Morning Bulletin June 27, 2024Rescue teams head to the East Coast, Lauren Dickason’s family criticise the NZ Government and trust in police falls. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jun 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Come on my brother': Tributes for three fishermen lost in huge seas, rescue bid suspendedA 7m boat with three fishermen onboard was first reported missing yesterday afternoon.25 Jun 08:39 AM
New ZealandMahia bound: Search continues for missing fishing boat off GisborneHelicopters carrying out shoreline search, sea too rough to tackle.24 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandSearch under way for missing fishing boat off Gisborne coast, NZDF joining operation tonight'We are doing everything we can to locate the missing vessel.'24 Jun 09:40 AM
New ZealandThree men rescued from abandoned boat near Hen and Chicken islandsThe police Eagle helicopter spotted the group in the water at 4.38am.21 Jun 10:44 PM
New ZealandCoromandel rescue services welcome $63.6m funding boostThe Government is spending more than $60 million over four years.21 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhenuakura Island rescue crowned rescue of the monthWhangamatā Surf Life Saving Club members got props for the rescue of 16 paddlers.16 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandFurther aerial searches planned for missing Waikato fishermanSearch efforts have included the use of Coastguard, Navy and Police National Dive Squad.02 May 05:17 AM
New ZealandSkipper who capsized on notorious bar reveals the one thing he got wrongIn a matter of seconds, he and his mate were in the water.29 Apr 05:24 PM
New ZealandSearch for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continuesThe man has been missing for almost a week.29 Apr 04:24 AM
New ZealandStricken boatie winched to safety after vessel capsizes on notorious Manukau barAnother boatie was rescued by a passing jet ski.28 Apr 06:24 AM
New ZealandPolice scour Waitaki River for missing fishermanPolice were notified on Monday night that a fisherman was overdue from a day fishing trip.22 Apr 08:28 PM
