New ZealandFather-of-three worried about weather before fatal trip'He was a good bugger. He wasn't only my son, he was my mate,' says grieving father.21 Mar 06:05 PM
New ZealandThree dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North CapeA distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.20 Mar 10:54 PM
New ZealandHeartbreak in search for missing man: Police find body at bottom of cliffWayne Taylor, 54, was reported missing on February 22.19 Mar 10:10 PM
New ZealandMissing doctor a 'lovely soul' - hundreds join search to find himHundreds of volunteers join search for Pāpāmoa 31-year-old.19 Mar 03:30 AM
TravelYoung New Yorker rescued twice in 2 days after failed hiking attemptsIf at first you don't succeed, perhaps think before trying again.08 Mar 06:29 PM
WorldFive-year-old who fell down well in Morocco's last wordsRelative of Rayan who was trapped down a well reveals the boy's tragic final words.06 Feb 08:04 PM
WorldHope, then heartbreak: 5yo trapped for days pulled out of well, but did not surviveThe 5-year-old boy spent five days trapped in a narrow, 32m deep well.05 Feb 08:41 PM
New ZealandPerson rescued from the water off Mullet Bay, Motutapu IslandThe Coastguard was alerted to a boat on the rocks just after midday today.05 Feb 01:41 AM
New ZealandWest Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters riseA mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.04 Feb 02:31 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information in Whangamatā sea searchSo far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.13 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandOverturned kayak: Police urge public to help identify ownerEmpty kayak with fishing rods and bait found near Auckland's Motuihe Island.13 Jan 12:46 AM
New ZealandSearch underway for swimmer missing in surf at Karioitahi beachPolice say the person was reported missing just before 9pm yesterday.07 Jan 08:01 PM
New ZealandNZ's shocking summer continues: Child dies after incident at waterfall beauty spotAs of this evening, there have been 28 water-related deaths across NZ.05 Jan 07:11 AM
New ZealandMan resuscitated twice on beach after boat flips in CoromandelParamedics and lifeguards resuscitated a man twice on the beach at a holiday hotspot.05 Jan 06:43 AM
New ZealandFocus: Boat flips trying to cross Tairua-Pauanui barOnboard the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter as they respond to a boat that flipped on the Tairua-Pauanui bar. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust / SuppliedWatch05 Jan 02:43 AM
New ZealandTwo more bodies retrieved from Manawatū River after refugee girl and woman drownReports of two missing swimmers has come just days after two others drowned there.02 Jan 05:54 PM
New Zealand'Dead in the water': Boaties recall moments after vessel flipped"I didn't think I was going to make it, to be honest," one of the men admitted.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild's body found in Manawatū River searchOne body recovered; search continues today for 25-year-old woman29 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandRecord year: Auckland's rescue helicopter crews busier in 2021 than in past 50 yearsIt's been a busy Christmas period for the crews of Auckland's rescue helicopters.28 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandSuspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hoursOne investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.23 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandTwo emergency water incidents in one day: Search resumes for missing swimmerIt was the second emergency water incident in the area yesterday.22 Dec 06:27 PM
New ZealandMajor search for missing swimmer suspended for the night'A search and rescue operation is currently under way.'22 Dec 06:42 AM
TravelMSC reveal New Zealand's most dangerous summer hikesA hike at the bottom of the Tararua Range has been called NZ's most dangerous.20 Dec 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay beach patrols increase over summer, mass exodus expectedHawke's Bay beaches are great for swimming in calm weather, but can be risky when rough18 Dec 09:50 PM
New ZealandMissing hunter winched to safety from Kaweka RangeThe man huddled under a survival blanket for more than 48 hours, police said.22 Nov 03:15 AM
TravelClimber accused of 'faking hypothermia' for airlift off mountainA doctor is facing three federal charges after misleading search and rescue teams.16 Nov 09:32 PM
New ZealandMissing family found safe after fishing tripThe four children are between the ages of 7 and 11.13 Nov 05:28 PM
New ZealandPolice rescue pair after boat sinks off WellingtonThe boaties were well-prepared, which made all the difference, police say.12 Nov 09:58 PM
New ZealandNZ's highest ever rescue on Aoraki Mt CookThe November 4 rescue on Aoraki Mt Cook made it New Zealand’s highest ever rescue. Video / SuppliedWatch11 Nov 02:06 AM
New ZealandRecord-breaking rescue of climber on Mt Cook summitIt was the highest rescue in New Zealand's history.11 Nov 01:42 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing swimmer suspendedPolice have now been suspended a search for a missing swimmer.31 Oct 06:45 AM
TravelMissing hiker ignored calls from rescuers' unknown numberIf you're alone and lost in the wopwops, you could at least pick up.28 Oct 11:31 PM
New ZealandOff-duty officer helps Eagle crew save fisherman swept off rocks near Bethells BeachPolice have revealed details of a brave water rescued involving Eagle crew, off-duty cop.15 Oct 08:31 PM
New ZealandLucky escape: Fisherman saved after being swept off the rocksLucky escape for a man who was fishing on the rocks and swept off into two-metre waves.08 Oct 04:13 AM
