New ZealandWatch: Dramatic chopper rescue as farmer lifted to safetyThe helicopter lands amid the raging floodwaters to rescue a lone figure trapped below.30 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandPolice find dinghy but Waiheke Island boatie still missing after 7 daysErno Bedo, 73, remains missing after being last seen seven days ago in Oneroa Bay.29 May 10:44 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandFiji sea rescue, beheading claims: Navy call off search for missing fishing crewMystery still surrounds the decision of some crew to jump overboard.28 May 09:37 PM
New Zealand'An emotional time': West Coast community rocked by rafter's deathThe man's body was found about 20km downstream of Griffin Flat.26 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandDramatic Mt Ruapehu rescue: Solo climber's severe broken legVolunteers wore crampons while coping with ice raining down on them.24 May 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLifeguards cop abuse from beachgoers at Mount MaunganuiSea swells had made the Mauao base track dangerous.24 May 06:00 AM
WorldFiji fishing boat horror: Rough seas hamper search for crewFive crew still missing after jumping ship without lifesaving gear amid beheading claims.23 May 01:10 AM
New ZealandMan found at sea after alleged beheading on Fiji vessel - five people still missingFijian police are investigating what is said to have been a horrific incident on a vessel.21 May 11:26 PM
New ZealandAir Force finds fisherman, 5 still missing after 'horrific' incidentAt least one survivor has been found by an NZ Air Force P-3 Orion.21 May 01:06 AM
New Zealand'Heroic': Dangerous Mt Ruapehu rescue recognisedA climber fell 200 metres into a glacier; 22 rescuers spent hours trying to save her.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing diver on Māhia coastSearch has been suspended and will continue in the morning.16 May 07:37 AM
New ZealandFour boaties safe after capsize near Cape PalliserOne patient was transported to hospital with minor injuries.16 May 03:24 AM
New ZealandSpecialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedyIn tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastated' families of dead Mt Taranaki climbers pay tributeBoth engineers and climbers, the British-born men loved the outdoors and their families.06 May 05:06 AM
New ZealandAxle's message for NZ: 'Thank you everybody for helping find me!'Distraught mum Haley Allatt had not expected to see her bubbly son ever again.06 May 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Adventurous soul': Climber who died on Mt Taranaki had just become a fatherTwo Christchurch-based climbers died in Tuesday's double tragedy.05 May 11:35 PM
New ZealandTaranaki double tragedy: Climbers' bodies recovered from mountainBodies of two climbers who died on Mt Taranaki yesterday have been recovered.05 May 08:59 PM
New Zealand'We held out huge hope': How Axle, 3, was found in bushPolice give update on Axle's remarkable survival.05 May 05:53 AM
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