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
ChristchurchPolice release CCTV images of missing Chch teen Marley as search enters day six30 Sep 10:39 PM
New ZealandPolice focus on coastline as search continues for missing Christchurch teen27 Sep 09:07 PM
WorldAt least 14 dead, 100-plus missing as Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Taiwan, Hong Kong, China24 Sep 06:13 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
New ZealandMan missing from Thames hasn't been seen for five days, police issue alertJared, 35, was last seen on August 24 leaving his Waiomu Valley Rd home.29 Aug 09:25 AM
WorldYouTuber dies after being swept away while filming at waterfallSearches on August 24 found only the man's bag with camera gear.29 Aug 12:21 AM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mineThe injured person has been taken to Greymouth Hospital. 27 Aug 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Failed to respond': Mayday call mystery deepens in Cook StraitPolice suspended the Cook Strait boat search after hours of effort.26 Aug 03:22 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing fisherman at notorious Papanui PtThe spot near Raglan is known for dangerous conditions, with over 30 fishing deaths.25 Aug 11:52 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing boat in Cook Strait pausedA mayday call was received last night, but no vessel has been found.25 Aug 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Deeply saddening': Search for missing fisherman at notorious spotThe person hasn't been located; the search is ongoing near Raglan.25 Aug 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTwo women are rescued from hot tub at remote cabinNY Times: They developed hyperthermia in which the body is overheated and cannot cool.25 Aug 02:27 AM
WorldBlast at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania kills two, injures 10The Clairton Coke Works is the largest coking factory in the United States.11 Aug 07:44 PM
Christchurch‘Every available resource’ used in hunt for missing tramper Roy Arbon, area of interest identifiedArbon did not return from a solo day tramp northeast of Greymouth 10 days ago.04 Aug 12:20 AM
New Zealand‘Oh bugger’: Rescuer’s truck sinks while saving woman stranded in Bay of Plenty floodsDuring a mission to rescue a woman stuck on top of her car, the truck got swallowed01 Aug 02:13 AM
New ZealandPhone pings uncover bizarre detail in search for missing Greymouth tramper Roy Arbon left a note at his home on Wednesday, and has not been seen or heard from since.30 Jul 04:17 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing West Coast tramper with storied pastRoy Arbon, a former Erebus recovery worker, featured in documentary The Scam.25 Jul 08:52 PM
New ZealandFears for missing West Coast tramper with remarkable life storyPolice are concerned for safety of 75-year-old missing near Greymouth.25 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandHow quick actions saved three sailors stranded 350 miles from NZAn NZDF F8 aircraft was deployed to assist in the rescue operation.18 Jul 03:28 AM
Christchurch‘Our phones were dead’: Injured teen hiker recounts dramatic night rescueThe Sunday night walk turned into a search and rescue mission to locate two teenagers.18 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandMissing Upper Hutt man found 'safe and well'He was found this evening after a large search effort.16 Jul 08:37 AM