New Zealand's incredible survival stories of 2019
Three of the year's biggest survival stories.
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Person dies after beach tragedy at Waipu in Northland
Tragic outcome after swimmer is swept out to sea at Waipu.
White Island eruption: US family of honeymoon victims say thank you
The families said Matthew and Lauren are progressing well given the severity of injuries.
Diver's incredible four-hour ordeal after being swept out to sea
A scuba diver swept 3km out to sea has described swallowing so much water he vomited.
15th person dies after White Island eruption
Police confirm the death of Australian Krystal Browitt in the White Island eruption.
Swept down a river and out to sea: 'She is a lady with a great will to live'
Woman walked out of surf hours later and 10km away. Her son, 6, had walked 2km for help
White Island rescue: Minute's silence on Monday, PM announces
A minute's silence will be observed at 2.11pm on Monday.
Amazing rescue: Mum swept down river while son, 6, walks 2km for help
Boy, 6, found walking on highway at 2am. Mum found hours later on beach near river mouth.
White Island guide was a hero who had previously saved lives
"I'm indebted to the lad after what he did that day," father says.
Jack Tame: Criticising White Island rescue efforts misplaced
Comment: Risking lives to save living people is one thing, but to collect bodies?
A land of unrest - our explosive neighbours
Volcanoes shape our past, present and will likely shape our future, say experts.
PR experts assess police response to White Island eruption
Small mistakes from police created doubt when people needed certainty, PR expert says.
White Island: Toll climbs as two more patients die in hospital
Eight dead and a further nine are still missing, presumed dead.
Hero pilot's mercy dash: 'We took care of our own business'
The pilot has revealed the "horrific" scenes he found in the aftermath of the eruption.
Watch: Rescue chopper footage reveals eruption devastation
Westpac Rescue Helicopter footage shows an island coated in ash.
A survivor's tale: Victims 'likely to be injured by debris and hot rocks'
Volcanic eruption survivor recalls 2007 ordeal: "It was a horrific situation to be in."
Lost in NZ, he texted Texas for help - and a search party came to his rescue
He ate his last rations - a tortilla, Nutella and cheese - while awaiting rescue.
US tramper rescued after being swept away in swollen river
The man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.
'It was beautiful': The moment missing dog was rescued from steep bush
Zack was missing for weeks - but this shaggy dog story had a heartwarming ending.
Bad weather hampers search for fisherman swept off rocks
The search will continue around Ninepin Rock at Whatipu Beach today.
Police urge trampers to be safe after two rescues
The police have taken the time to caution trampers ahead of any journeys this summer.
Stricken kayaker stranded overnight on island after being swept away
Kayaker stranded on small island for entire night after being swept away.
Search continues off Great Barrier Island for missing kayaker
Police received a report about 8.55pm that a kayaker had not returned when due.
Body found on Mt Pirongia in hunt for missing Waikato man
A man's body has been found on the summit of Mt Pirongia.
Body of second climber recovered after two die on guided tramp
Police said the pair ''fell from the side of a cliff face''.
Kiwi's Greek rescuer: 'I imagined her beginning to despair'
The "little speck of a grey dinghy" was almost indistinguishable from the search aircraft.
Climbing tragedy: Body retrieval mission suspended for night
Police were advised about 12.10pm that two people were in trouble.
Kiwi lost at sea used plastic bags, lollies to survive
Warkworth traveller wrapped herself in plastic bags to keep warm after dinghy went adrift.
Fishermen and child rescued after failing to return home
The incident took place in mangroves near Tapora, Northland in the Kaipara Harbour.
'I owe them my soul' - NZ Coastguard starts 2019 annual appeal
Coastguard requires $20 million to operate each year, and saved 6774 lives in 2018.
Sister's 'raw' pain at brother lost at sea 40 years ago
Genevieve Cameron's brother disappeared with 4 friends in a boat off Whangamata in 1979.
'This is the big one' - firefighter's first-hand account
Firefighters on the burning roof had to retreat when fire started popping up around them.
Police confirm body found in Waitaki River jet-boat search
Searchers looking for a man who fell from a boat in North Otago have recovered a body.