New ZealandMount Maunganui lifeguards carry out 11 rescues in one afternoonStorms have reshaped sandbanks, creating new rips along the main beach.23 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing woman in Upper HuttPolice said Anita Hart had last been seen on November 13.19 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandWhy rāhui matters: The meaning behind coastal closure after Whangārei tragedyThe rāhui is said to offer time for healing and safe recovery of the missing.17 Nov 03:04 AM
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 ZealandHow dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safePeople with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrayfishing tragedy: Friends found in water after boat capsize, rāhui in placeTwo fishermen whose boat capsized off the coast of Napier were found 90 minutes apart.21 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandGroup of 'disoriented' trampers rescued from Raglan bushPolice say the group called for help shortly after 6pm on Saturday.18 Oct 06:55 PM
New Zealand‘Could help have come sooner?’: Whakaari inquest questions rescue delayAnna Adams said no official rescue reached survivors within two crucial hours.15 Oct 07:19 PM
WorldNew clues shift focus in hunt for missing 4yo Gus LamontCriminologist Xanthe Mallett said it now appears a third party is involved.11 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandVisitors to popular Rotorua natural pools sought as search for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che continuesPolice have been combing the area around the hot and cold pools on Waiotapu Loop Rd.10 Oct 06:25 AM
New Zealand'Don't want to give up': Waikato woman’s $1k plea for missing dogs'If they've hurt another animal and had to be shot, I want to know.'09 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'In a bad way': Police rescue hypothermic biker in rugged terrainIt took two-and-a-half hours for rescue teams to reach the man in wet conditions.09 Oct 02:53 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
