PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Why NZ is slow to loudly support US strikes on IranOPINION: Unlike NZ, Australia was under pressure domestically to support the US.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStaff working off-duty to keep national rescue centre operating – Govt steps inAdditional funding has been announced for more staff to keep watch at the centre.04 Dec 04:00 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 ZealandKiwiRail fined $412k for Cook Strait ferry mayday, passengers describe terror09 Sep 03:55 AM
PremiumNew ZealandSinking of the Enchanter: A community in shock after ill-fated trip to the 'Everest of fishing'21 Mar 07:28 PM
New Zealand'Trip of a lifetime' turns to tragedy: Dad-of-three was worried about looming storm21 Mar 06:42 PM
New ZealandMissing helicopter search: Pilot found after chilly night grounded in remote Alps12 Jun 09:26 PM
New ZealandNo prosecution of mayday yachties who went missing off Coromandel coastThe skipper didn't seem to know how the mayday system worked.23 Feb 06:29 PM
New ZealandMissing kayaker's belongings found on seabedKoyren Campbell's boss said he is 'full of life' and a 'young, funny guy'.19 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandInjured climbers rescued after fall in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park'If they had waited much longer... it could have been a very different story.'06 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue: Climbers caught in terrifying Mt Cook rockfallActivating distress signal probably saved lives, rescuers say.31 Dec 04:18 AM
New ZealandThree people rescued after being flipped off boat in north CanterburyThe incident happened off the Kaikoura peninsula22 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandFisherman missing after falling into water near Auckland beachA police Eagle helicopter was unable to find this fisherman this afternoon.05 Oct 06:48 AM
New ZealandHero locals rescue boaties in 'grave danger' off Chatham IslandsA mayday call sparked a dramatic rescue off the Chatham Islands.20 Jul 01:26 AM
New ZealandStricken kayakers rescued 3km out to seaThree helicopters were forced back by strong winds. That's when Coastguard saved the hour.24 Jun 10:31 PM
New ZealandAir Force search for catamaran in 'distress' near Samoa likely sparked by dumped locator beaconAir Force plane left Auckland on rescue mission at 6am - now it's on its way back.16 Jun 11:50 PM
New ZealandYachties found safe after mayday calls sparked search and rescue missionTwo people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.05 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandLate-night mayday from missing yacht sparks search and rescue in Bay of PlentySearch and rescue crews are looking for a vessel after two mayday calls last night.05 Jan 06:24 PM
New ZealandCoastguard rescue craft vandalised day before search operationCelia Knowles voyaged 40 miles to search area - one of it's longest-ever ventures30 Dec 02:09 AM
New ZealandSearch halted for man who jumped off cruise shipCCTV footage has shown a 62-year-old Australian jumping overboard from the Norwegian Jewel29 Dec 10:57 PM
New ZealandSearch underway for passenger who jumped overboardThe search for a missing cruise ship passenger in the Hawke's Bay will resume today.29 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandUS tramper rescued after being swept away in swollen riverThe man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.04 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandPilot dies in plane crash at Lake EllesmereThe pilot was a member of Canterbury Aero Club and no one else was on board the plane.21 Nov 04:34 PM
New ZealandOne dead and three in hospital after yacht sinks off NorthlandThe sailors had abandoned their vessel after losing their liferaft in 5-6m swells.14 Oct 03:54 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ helps search for child missing at sea in Cook IslandsNZ authorities are helping in the search for a child missing at sea in the Cook Islands.19 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandPilot of missing plane found safe and well - now going huntingHunting trip still on after rescue mission sparked by gps failure.28 Jun 06:21 AM
New ZealandTerror at sea: Yachties' harrowing 3-day ocean ordealWhen things go wrong, 'there's no time to be frightened', Kiwi expat Forfar Petrie says.17 Jun 07:45 AM
New ZealandAero club devastated after plane crash deathOne person confirmed dead in Coromandel plane crash15 Jun 02:39 AM
New ZealandAir Force Orion finds Norwegian sailor after beacon activatedThe Air Force has been tasked to rescue a Norwegian sailor off the coast of New Zealand.03 Jun 10:03 PM
New ZealandStricken tramper died after battling -16C wind chill in blizzardTwo others were airlifted to safety in a dramatic blizzard rescue.02 Jun 07:17 AM
