Hero cop swims river 18 times in dark to rescue youths
The six people were stranded by the river for about nine hours.
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Missing UK tramper: 'Desperate' parents fly to NZ to help in search
Thermal imaging cameras to be used when search continues today for Stephanie Simpson.
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32-year-old Stephanie Simpson was walking in Mt Aspiring National park over the weekend.
Where is Stephanie? Search continues for missing British tramper
The 32-year-old was due to return from her tramp near Wanaka on Saturday.
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Two climbers die in Fiordland National Park
The men were reported missing on Thursday but a search party was delayed by bad weather.
Search resumes for person missing at Karekare
A man who failed to resurface at a swimming hole has not yet been found.
Body found in Hokitika River after man fell from rocks
Police believe it is that of the 23-year-old man who failed to surface yesterday.
Body found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14
Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.
Body found in search for missing climber at Mt Earnslaw
The climber was thought to have fallen on Mt Earnslaw, near Glenorchy, on Saturday.
Search continues for climber on Mt Earnslaw
Helicopter unable to locate climber on Mount Earnslaw.
Person seriously injured after Taranaki cliff fall
The person had to be rescued from the water below the cliff.
Piha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide
"They were caught by the power of the current."
Bodies found in search for snorkellers, boy, 10, and father
Two bodies have been found this evening by divers searching for a father and son.
Seriously hurt person winched from Kepler Track by rescue helicopter
Rescue helicopter called in for person injured in Fiordland National Park.
'Soul destroying': Missing father and son, 10, were fishing with family
Four family members got into trouble fishing off the Wellington coast at 11am yesterday.
Local Focus: First beach rescue of 2020 makes for 'Big Wednesday' at the mouth
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Elderly, blind man rescued after 8-hour bush ordeal
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Body found in search for a missing Ngāruawāhia man
Police believe they've found the body of missing Ngāruawāhia man Desmond Pratt.
Dramatic rescue of family from raging Motueka River rapids
Police say the family had the wrong gear and no knowledge of the river.
Yachties found safe after mayday calls sparked search and rescue mission
Two people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.
Late-night mayday from missing yacht sparks search and rescue in Bay of Plenty
Search and rescue crews are looking for a vessel after two mayday calls last night.
Homunga Bay rescue: Coastguard tows boat to safety amid massive chop
There was a "massive amount of chop" making the search for the small boat difficult.
Community 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter
"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.
Our grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three days
The water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.
Water safety urged after yacht rescue of pair without radio
The pair were sailing along remote South Island coastline without a Marine VHS radio.
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