New ZealandWoman found dead after failing to return from West Coast trampPolice were alerted early Saturday after the 27-year-old failed to return.03 Nov 12:25 AM
WorldJamaica reels after Hurricane Melissa kills 28 and flattens western townsAt least 28 people have died, nine more than the previous official count.02 Nov 10:55 PM
New ZealandPolice say no foul play suspected in teacher's mysterious disappearanceBut Jayleb-Che Dean's family still believes people know more than they're telling.31 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandCrayfishing tragedy: Friends found in water after boat capsize, rāhui in place21 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandVisitors to popular Rotorua natural pools sought as search for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che continues10 Oct 06:25 AM
WorldFamily of missing boy Gus face online abuse as police shift to long‑term caseFriends say the Lamont family are reeling from hateful online attacks.07 Oct 08:30 PM
ChristchurchBody found in search for missing Fiordland hunterThe man was reported missing after failing to return from a Monday hunt.07 Oct 12:55 AM
Christchurch‘News that no family wants to receive’: Search for missing Chch teen moves to recoveryMore than 70 people have taken part in the week-long search effort.06 Oct 01:25 AM
WorldOne mountaineer dead, two missing in Slovenia avalanchePoor weather forced crews to halt the search amid rain, snow and strong wind.05 Oct 09:56 PM
WorldIndonesia school collapse death toll rises to 17, dozens still missingHeavy machinery is now being used as rescuers search for 49 missing.04 Oct 06:00 PM
World'We are still searching': 14 dead, 49 missing after Indonesia school collapseFamilies agreed to expand the search after the 72-hour rescue window ended.04 Oct 05:03 AM
World'Hoping for a miracle': Police scale back search for missing boy GusGus Lamont has been missing near Yunta for nearly a week without water.03 Oct 06:52 AM
WorldIndonesia school collapse toll rises to 8: rescue officialsFamilies have waited for days at the site as hopes of survival fade.03 Oct 06:25 AM
WorldRescuers: No more signs of life in Indonesia school collapseThermal drones were being used as families waited anxiously near the rubble.02 Oct 03:45 AM
New ZealandPerson found dead on Mt TaranakiPolice say a visible presence will remain in the area today.30 Sep 11:53 PM
ChristchurchPolice release CCTV images of missing Chch teen Marley as search enters day sixPolice have been searching for the 17-year-old across ‘steep rocky cliffs and dense bush’.30 Sep 10:39 PM
ChristchurchSearch for missing teen resumes along Christchurch coastlineMarley’s car was discovered in the beachside suburb of Sumner on Friday.30 Sep 01:24 AM
WellingtonTramper injured after falling into Upper Hutt canyonThe use of a personal locator beacon saved hours on rescue efforts.29 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandPolice focus on coastline as search continues for missing Christchurch teenThe 17yo's mother says she is desperate for information on her son's whereabouts. 27 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandMystery remains over Cook Strait mayday call that sparked $11,000 searchThe mayday call reported two people were aboard a sinking boat near Karori Rock.26 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldAt least 14 dead, 100-plus missing as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Taiwan, Hong Kong, ChinaHong Kong Airport cancelled hundreds of flights as the storm battered the city.24 Sep 06:13 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch woman, 66, found dead after two-day searchTracy, 66, was reported missing after failing to show for a lunch date.18 Sep 08:53 AM
New ZealandPolice find body of 57yo woman in South Auckland three months after she went missingEileen “Ella” Davenport left her home on Hain Ave in Māngere East in late June.18 Sep 01:42 AM
New ZealandDiver in late-night rescue north of Auckland, survives 3 hours adriftThe diver was with a group of people in the dark, before they became separated.16 Sep 04:21 AM
ChristchurchHigh-tech gear capable of rapidly scanning bush for missing people arrives in South IslandThe device allows crews to cover wide search zones quickly and efficiently.09 Sep 02:49 AM
WellingtonRescue choppers sent to rubbish dumps after old locator beacons activatePersonal locater beacons that aren't disposed of properly have gone off in landfills.07 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandRescue operations to landfills on the rise due to improper beacon disposalSearch and Rescue officer Alex Taylor warns of the consequences of not disposing of emergency beacons properly. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing Raglan fisherman enters second weekA man in his 20s was seen falling into the sea last Monday.02 Sep 03:48 AM