New Zealand'No words': Axle's father tells of emotional dayAxle is home after his frightening overnight mission - happy, healthy and smiling.05 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandMountain tragedy: Two climbers die after falling near Mt Taranaki summitTwo climbers are dead after a tragic accident.05 May 01:02 AM
New Zealand'Just a bad day': Two missing divers found alive in Banks PeninsulaThe two divers were reported missing after they failed to return from trip in Canterbury.02 May 06:33 AM
New ZealandHiker rescued from Tongariro Crossing after injuring kneeEmergency call was sent at 6:45pm. It's 6 degrees in the Tongariro National Park.30 Apr 07:45 AM
New ZealandLost North Island trampers spend night in freezing West Coast bushThe group were intending to reach the Pfeifer Bivvy but found themselves kilometres away.30 Apr 01:54 AM
New ZealandSearch called off after surfer reported missing now believed to be safeThe search was put on hold at 6.25 as all surfers were accounted for.25 Apr 06:16 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing Piha fishermanThe man who fell into the water while fishing at Piha yesterday is still unaccounted for.20 Apr 07:54 PM
New ZealandTahr hunting tragedy: Mystery remains but experts have theoriesDoC accepts it could improve information around hazards and risks.13 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandHelicopter used to rescue woman after fall down bankThe 42-year-old woman had reportedly fallen while walking on the rocks last night.03 Apr 08:12 PM
New ZealandStudent airlifted out of Hopkins Valley after suffering medical event on school tripStudent rescued by helicopter from Hopkins Valley after locator beacon alerted at 7.30pm.02 Apr 09:40 AM
New ZealandCliff-top helicopter rescue after man suffers heart attackHappy outcome for walker thanks to passerby and Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Video / Tori PrendergastWatch02 Apr 12:53 AM
New ZealandLocator beacon makes for a speedy rescue for Kaweka Forest injured trout anglerThe pair were trout fishing on the Ngaruroro River in the Kaweka Ranges.29 Mar 04:22 AM
New ZealandFour boaties rescued after emergency call before cellphone swept awayBoatie made urgent call "before the phone was washed out of his hands by the swell".27 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandDramatic image of Manukau Harbour rescue, four saved from sinking boatSinking boaties have been saved by recreational fishers on Manukau Harbour.27 Mar 01:43 AM
New ZealandHuman remains found in search for missing Canterbury tramperMarni Sheppeard was officially reported missing in January.23 Mar 11:06 PM
New Zealand'He'd been out for several days': Hunter and dog rescued from mountainsMore hunters are expected for 2021 roar, after last year's season was cancelled.23 Mar 09:31 PM
New ZealandSix months gone: The mysterious disappearance of Melissa EwingsWhat happened to the young Marlborough woman, and where is she?22 Mar 07:04 PM
New ZealandTramper rescued after falling in Mt Aspiring National ParkThe woman's safety locator beacon was activated at about 7.45am on Friday.11 Mar 09:14 PM
New ZealandSearch underway for missing fisherman in CanterburyThe man failed to return home from a fishing trip in the Twizel-Tekapo area on Saturday.09 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandMen left clinging to chilly bin praise cops for rescuePair were left clinging to a chilly bin but fortunately wearing lifejackets.09 Mar 12:16 AM
WorldPolice call off search for alleged Aussie conwoman Melissa CaddickPolice divers searching the waters near Caddick's Sydney home turn up no new leads.05 Mar 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumVideoPremium: Firefighter Mike ‘Ringo’ Harwood on 50 years serviceFirefighting veteran Mike ‘Ringo’ Harwood looks back on his “most rewarding” job following the Christchurch earthquakes and after 50 years service says he’s got no plans of retirement. Video / Alex Burton / Joe Morgan / APWatch05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFreedom: Beached trawler finally refloatedThe Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.28 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandDiver dies in Far North, another is rescuedThe diver's death will be referred to the coroner.28 Feb 01:09 AM
New ZealandMountaineer who was rescued after 8-days stranded in Southern Alps missing againPolice are worried about Marni Sheppeard and appealing for help finding her.25 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandNo prosecution of mayday yachties who went missing off Coromandel coastThe skipper didn't seem to know how the mayday system worked.23 Feb 06:29 PM
New ZealandMiracle at sea: Sailor left bobbing in Pacific Ocean clinging to floating rubbishVidam Perevertilov woke in the Pacific Ocean to the sight of his ship sailing away.23 Feb 08:25 AM
New ZealandWoman found in Mōkau after being trapped in cave by high tideA woman has been found after a search in the North Island town of Mōkau.22 Feb 04:22 PM
New ZealandSearch for jet skier missing near Port Waikato continuesCalvin Henare has not been seen since falling off the back of a jet ski last night.20 Feb 11:46 PM
New ZealandPolice search for missing jet skier in the Waikato RiverPolice received a report at 7.56pm yesterday of a man who had come of his jetski.20 Feb 06:29 PM
New Zealand'I was desperate': Surfer who wrote 'HELP' in sand reveals movie inspired rescue pleaBen Searancke was cut to the bone after being smashed on rocks for three hours.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Harrowing': 'HELP' surfer's rescue relief - and reunited with 5-day-old girl'This morning I was feeling very thankful and lucky to be alive.'18 Feb 04:48 PM
New ZealandYacht feared missing found, two sailors safeA major search operation had been under way since last night.18 Feb 04:57 AM
