Latest from NZ Rescue Co-ordination Centre

Stricken tramper died after battling -16C wind chill in blizzard

Two others were airlifted to safety in a dramatic blizzard rescue.

'10 Xmases at once': Helicopter boss rescues crash survivors

Aircraft went down in poor weather over the Auckland Islands.

Miracle survival: Trio found alive after helicopter crash

Three survivors found walking a beach.

Body found and recovered after tramper went missing

An emergency beacon was activated at 7pm on Saturday after the men became separated.

Person rescued after locator beacon set off

The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand is leading the response.

Three crew saved from sinking cray boat

Cray fishermen rescued from stricken vessel near Chatham Islands.

Crew member dead after fatal injury on fishing vessel

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the death.

'Lucky to be alive': Avalanche survivor Jo Morgan

Adventurer describes heartbreak about moment she realised two "dear friends" had died.

'I'm lucky to be alive' - Jo Morgan's survival after buried in snow for 30 minutes

Jo Morgan "strong but shattered" after miracle escape in tragedy that claims two guides.

Lucky escapes for Mt Aspiring solo trampers

Male tramper was not able to raise the alarm when he found himself in trouble.

Kiribati ferry missing with 50 on board

A search is underway for a Kiribati ferry missing for seven days with 50 people on board.

Rescue chopper flies tramper to hospital

A tramper had to be airlifted from Comyns Hut, in the Blackhill Range, early this evening

Adventure 'in my DNA' - rescued sailor

Rescued sailor heading out on classic yacht Waitangi

High-altitude rescue on Mt Cook

Two helicopters called for climbers caught in rock fall near summit.

Sailor tells of surviving sinking

The swells were huge when the solo sailor knew he'd have to take his chances in the ocean.

Stricken yachtie plucked to safety in dramatic rescue

Family and friends say they're relieved that Harald Solfjeld is now safe.

Glider killed in accident 'friendly, social' man

The glider had been flying for decades and came from a family of aviators.

Rescue reunion: 'I owe these guys my life'

Survivors share their stories at the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter patient gathering.