New ZealandPutting their lives at risk: Heroic Kiwis's bravery honouredThe honourees all put their own lives at risk to save another in three gripping stories30 Nov 07:59 AM
New ZealandBoating tragedy: Police warn searchers rallying to 'bring little boy home to family'The Clarks Beach community is helping with search efforts for 10-year-old today.11 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandPolice dive squad focus search for Anaru Moana to Waitaki River in murder investigationBurned-out car believed to be connected to man's disappearance.08 Nov 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Devastated': Search called off for the day as 10-year-old remains missing after fatal boat capsizeA boat carrying five people capsized near Clarks Beach on Auckland’s Manukau Harbour.07 Nov 07:53 AM
New ZealandMissing kayaker: Search and rescue teams set off on Lake RotoruaPolice, Coastguard and Land Search and Rescue New Zealand are continuing the search.24 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large blaze at Whatipu Beach after two fishermen rescuedEmergency services responded to missing fishermen callout, then spotted the fire in Huia.19 Oct 08:20 PM
New ZealandRescued: Two people saved after car drives off 7m-high cliffThey were stranded on a small gravel beach, surrounded by high cliffs.17 Oct 06:28 PM
New ZealandExhausted tramper rescued after using toilet paper to write 'help' signA man found the conditions 'beyond his experience'.07 Oct 08:44 PM
New Zealand'Extremely worried': Concerns mount for missing Auckland woman, new images releasedAimee-Jane Smith, 21, went missing on Friday morning for the second time in a week.03 Oct 02:57 AM
New Zealand'I'm here, I'm alive': Woman grateful to survive horror crashThe crew scrambled to the rescue of three 20-year-olds trapped in a car down a steep bank.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTasman Sea rescue underway for two sailors on damaged boat that departed NZThe vessel was travelling from New Zealand to Australia.06 Sep 07:04 AM
New ZealandTramper missing for two night in Westland bush found by searchersThe man spent two nights in the 'unforgiving terrain' before being rescued.05 Sep 05:35 AM
New ZealandCourageous rescue of a boy by his older brotherA 14-year-old plunged into 3m waves at Chrystalls Beach to pluck his 11-year-old brother from the water. Video / Stephen JaquieryWatch31 Aug 07:40 PM
New ZealandWhistle-stop trip to climb highest peak ends in tragedy for dad of three girlsPetr Mandik died during a rockfall while climbing Aoraki/Mt Cook.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of tramper sparks changes to DOC volunteer hut warden trainingDOC has improved visitor safety information on several routes in the Nelson Lakes.17 Aug 04:17 AM
New Zealand'Exhausted and cold' boaties rescued by surfers after vessel flips on Canterbury barSt John Ambulance staff treated two boaties plucked from the sea.03 Jul 02:05 AM
New ZealandSwimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safetySearch and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.24 Jun 12:48 AM
New ZealandAuckland boatie's death leaves family 'heartbroken'Tēvita Moeakiola was a loving father of four, his eldest son said.20 Jun 01:04 AM
New ZealandFisherman missing after being swept off rocksFamily and friends have been searching for the man alongside emergency services.04 Jun 01:52 AM
TravelWhat are the 4 types of outdoor fun?The Queen's Birthday Weekend is the most dangerous time to be outdoors say MSC.02 Jun 10:42 PM
New ZealandSeven survivors found by RNZAF following rescue mission near KiribatiAir Force finds two missing boats within 10 nautical miles of each other.24 May 06:58 AM
New Zealand'Huddled in the cold': Trampers take wrong turn in extreme weather - saved by cell phone callThe couple was rescued seven hours after the initial alarm was raised.15 May 06:15 AM
New ZealandParaglider taken to hospital after Christchurch cliff rescueThe paraglider had been "picked up by the wind" and landed partway down a cliff.30 Apr 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Forever out fishing': Police formally suspend search for missing fishermanA rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.29 Apr 09:53 PM
New ZealandOar, rope found in search for missing fishermanMore items believed to belong to missing Ōpōtiki fisherman have been found25 Apr 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMissing fisherman: Relative clings to hope man with 'massive heart' will be foundPolice reassess plans as bad weather looks set to continue to hamper the search.19 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandSmall plane makes crash-landing in estuary near NelsonThe two occupants have minor injuries and have been helped to shore by nearby vessels.16 Apr 11:01 PM
New ZealandParaglider saved in dramatic helicopter rescue after 10 metre fall in HuntlyThe man is in a serious condition in hospital.16 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan rescued after becoming trapped on cliff faceThe man was well equipped to spend the night but could not move from where he was.11 Apr 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Over the moon': Missing pair reunited with tearful familyGrins all round as Alan Mortimore, 49, and 14-year-old son Danny return after three days.05 Apr 06:46 PM
New ZealandLate-night rescue of jet-skier missing around Manukau HarbourThe alarm was raised after the jet-skier didn't return from his trip the previous night.02 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandHow iPhone helped save life of Kiwi snowboarder in Swiss Alps"Never solo again. No matter how experienced you think you are, it is no joke."01 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandDivers recover body from river canyon in Milford SoundThe tramper intended to climb the Devil's Armchair but was reported missing on Monday.31 Mar 08:45 AM
New Zealand'Trip of a lifetime' turns to tragedy: Dad-of-three was worried about looming stormTransport Accident Investigation Commission launch investigation, asking public for help.21 Mar 06:42 PM
