New Zealand'Worked meticulously and tirelessly': Search team departs Mount Maunganui siteTheir work included both rescue operations and support for recovery efforts.31 Jan 12:51 AM
New Zealand'We feel your grief deeply': Community gathers for Mount Maunganui evening vigil'We grieve with you, and everyone of us stands with you.'29 Jan 08:18 AM
New ZealandEmotional vigil in Mount Maunganui to honour those affected by deadly slipsThe community gathered in Tauranga one week after the tragic landslip.29 Jan 06:40 AM
New Zealand'Talented soul': Givealittle launched for Auckland teen's family after landslip tragedy27 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandRescue operations to landfills on the rise due to improper beacon disposalWatch07 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Alive or dead?': Wife's agonising wait after husband vanishes while kayaking21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand Police release picture of 75-year-old tramper riding bike on last day seen27 Jul 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Near-hypothermic': Tramper and dog winched to safety from freezing Tararua RangeThe frozen tramper raised the alarm after taking shelter under a large rock with icicles.09 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Vital' search and rescue teams get $77m funding boost Land Search and Rescue will receive $30.1 million to support volunteer operations.24 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Real relief': Two teen hikers rescued after one swept down Ngatiawa RiverThey were returning from an overnight hike to Kapakapanui Hut when the weather changed.18 May 09:22 AM
New ZealandFamily rescued in near-freezing conditions on Mt Taranaki'The family had changed their plans without informing anyone.'24 Apr 03:37 AM
New ZealandMan spends almost 36 hours separated from bush tramping party before rescueWarning issued to hikers following man's lucky escape after becoming lost in the bush.29 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandSearch for 83-year-old swimmer now in its second weekA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour because of a missing swimmer29 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandUpper Whāngarei Harbour out of bounds for fishers while man remains missingA rāhui is in place over part of Whāngarei Harbour in respect of a missing swimmer25 Oct 04:04 AM
New ZealandMissing tramper found after extensive aerial search hampered by bad weatherA lodge operator took a jet boat to a remote backcountry hut in today's rescue operation.07 Oct 11:09 PM
New ZealandInside the Westpac rescue helicopterInside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George HeardWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM