New ZealandKarekare surfer rescue: Saviour walker confesses 'I thought he was writing hello'The friends were on the clifftops when they spotted a man writing in the sand.17 Feb 11:12 PM
New ZealandMayday call: 'All they said was they're taking on water and they're sinking'Officials think the yacht may have given an incorrect location.17 Feb 11:03 PM
New ZealandFishermen left clinging to chilly bin saved in second water rescue near Thames in a weekPolice urge boaties to show care after second dramatic water rescue this week.11 Feb 09:54 PM
New ZealandMinutes from tragedy: Four lucky to be alive after boat sank'It could have really easily been a tragic outcome,' Westpac co-pilot.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment four plucked from water after boat sankFour boaties ended up in the water desperate to be rescued.11 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandMan airlifted to safety after being swept 100m down riverThe Canterbury Air Rescue helicopter attended the incident.10 Feb 12:33 AM
New Zealand'We won't stop': 'Exhausted' employer of missing kayaker into fourth week of search'The ocean's a big place, it takes, sometimes it gives back, sometimes it doesn't.'09 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandClothes left on Wellington beach sparks search and rescue operationA search and rescue operation is underway after clothing was found on Hataitai Beach.08 Feb 08:54 PM
KahuWaka rescue: Eight plucked from water after harbour maydayWake from nearby boats caused a waka to become inundated and the crew in trouble.08 Feb 12:08 AM
New ZealandFour winched to safety in waters east of Auckland after boat capsizesThe Auckland rescue helicopter crew pulled three men and one woman from the water.06 Feb 08:09 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing kayaker Koyren Campbell stretches to southern Hawke's Bay coastSearcher says everyone boating on the sea should have an emergency locator beacon.04 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago fatal plane crash pilot namedRescuers were hampered by remoteness, fog and low cloud.04 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandPilot's body retrieved from Otago crash siteSearch teams were slogging through rugged central Otago terrain late last night.03 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandRiver rescue: Woman swept away while swimming airlifted from rocksWoman swept downstream while swimming in the Kawarau River this afternoon.03 Feb 04:02 AM
New ZealandIdentity of swimmer missing in Canterbury river revealedThe dive squad completed its search on Monday.03 Feb 12:49 AM
New ZealandBody found in Waikato River in central HamiltonPolice are working to establish the person's identity.27 Jan 06:01 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police rescue missing Auckland boy 100m out to seaAuckland's police helicopter videoed the successful rescue of a small boy at sea.26 Jan 04:11 AM
New Zealand'A small price to pay': Calls for kayakers to carry locator beaconsKoyren Campbell's employer says a $500 locator beacon is a small price to pay.25 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing kayaker: 'I'll be out here every day'The official search for Koyren Campbell has been called off - but volunteers press on.22 Jan 09:16 PM
New ZealandPolice call off search for missing kayaker; rahui on south coastHis family have described him as 'young man who made the most of every day'.21 Jan 07:55 PM
New Zealand'We can't just twiddle our thumbs': Appeal for help in kayaker search'We're just going to get out there, one set of eyes is better than no set of eyes.'20 Jan 08:31 PM
New ZealandMissing kayaker's belongings found on seabedKoyren Campbell's boss said he is 'full of life' and a 'young, funny guy'.19 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandAir Force joins search for missing Wellington kayakerKoyren Campbell didn't return from his fishing trip in Tarakena Bay at noon on Sunday.18 Jan 08:12 PM
New ZealandFloating kayak found off Wellington coast: Search resumesThe floating kayak had freshly caught fish on board.17 Jan 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVanished: The missing people of New ZealandInside: The cases of missing people in New Zealand in the past few decades.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMalaysian national named as Central Otago drowning victimThe man died at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago on Friday evening.16 Jan 03:38 AM
New ZealandGrim find in search for missing swimmerThe man failed to surface at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago.15 Jan 07:54 AM
New ZealandMissing yacht: Skipper contacts police after difficulty in Marlborough SoundsSkipper has spoken with police and is safe and well, an updated police statement said.12 Jan 01:02 AM
WorldFears for passengers of missing plane after debris foundThe passenger jet was carrying 62 people when it disappeared off the coast of Indonesia.09 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandTeens to the rescue: Desperate CPR to save drowning girl"It puts a lot of value in first aid courses, to tell you the truth, really."05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies at Omanawa FallsPolice called about 2.30pm after someone failed to return to their group.03 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandDramatic pic shows injured climbers roped to side of mountainThe pair, hurt in a rockslide, were forced to spend the night huddling at 1800m.01 Jan 10:26 PM
New ZealandTeen swimmers rescued: Lifesavers' hectic New Year on Auckland beachesIt was a busy start to 2021 for lifesavers patrolling popular beaches around Auckland.01 Jan 09:57 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue: Climbers caught in terrifying Mt Cook rockfallActivating distress signal probably saved lives, rescuers say.31 Dec 04:18 AM
