LifestyleRugby World Cup: High hopes for opening ceremony<strong>What goes into the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup? More than you'd think. Rebecca Kammgoes behind the scenes with some of the busy key players charged with bringing it all together</strong>02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandExplosion badly burns boatieA coastguard veteran suffered serious burns and a broken jaw in an explosion on his boat at the weekend.24 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandSelfless Kiwis recognised at awardsNew Zealanders who risked their lives to save others have been recognised at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards.13 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandMissing runabout a false alarm - policeA runabout reported missing off the Coromandel coast may not have logged its return and was probably never in trouble, say police.02 Mar 08:05 PM
New ZealandPolice resume search for elderly hunterPolice have resumed their search for an elderly hunter believed to have been swept down a Bay of Plenty river on Saturday.13 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandRescue boat skipper forced to make a tough decisionA rescue boat skipper made one of the toughest decisions of his life today as he tried to rescue two boaties from the boiling surf at Kawhia on the North Island's west coast. 10 Feb 02:44 AM
New ZealandFour lucky to be alive after boats capsize on barPolice say four people are lucky to be alive after two boats capsized on the Kawhia bar in Waikato today and are praising two local boaties and two commercial vessels for their quick rescue.09 Feb 11:49 PM
New ZealandNorth Island weather chaosAreas of Auckland and beyond were yesterday inundated by floodwaters. Here is what happened in some of the worst affected areas.23 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand8-hour ordeal stranded on a cliffA woman clung to the side of a cliff face for eight hours after becoming stranded in rising tides.15 Jan 10:22 PM
New ZealandMissing diver found alive and well - in Hawke's BayThe diver missing for two days near Titahi Bay has been found - after walking into a police station in Hawke's Bay.12 Jan 06:13 AM
New ZealandVolunteers boost search for missing diverThe search for a paua diver missing at Titahi Bay in Porirua resumed at first light today.11 Jan 09:07 PM
New ZealandPolice name missing Wellington diverPolice have named the paua diver missing in Titahi Bay in Porirua, who they believe may still be alive. 11 Jan 05:41 AM
New ZealandMissing diver could still be alive - policePolice say a paua diver missing in Titahi Bay in Porirua may still be alive.11 Jan 02:26 AM
New ZealandMass search for diver missing overnightMore than 40 people are searching for a diver missing near Titahi Bay, Porirua, since last night.11 Jan 12:04 AM
New ZealandWoman screamed into phone for help as boat sankA distressed woman screamed into her cellphone for help as the six-metre boat she and her father were on capsized and sank.10 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandLegislation not the answer for water safety - Maritime NZEducation not legislation is the answer to improve safety on the water, Maritime NZ safety inspector Jim Lilley says.10 Jan 10:13 PM
