New ZealandPolice search for Great Barrier Island resident Julie ButlerThe 55-year-old usually lives on her yacht, the “Blazing Shadz”.24 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily rescued in near-freezing conditions on Mt Taranaki'The family had changed their plans without informing anyone.'24 Apr 03:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls deathA walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.23 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandHikers rescued after river floods exit in Kaimāī RangePolice urge preparation after two rescues and a death in Kaimāī Range over long weekend.21 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after falling into river near Wairere FallsPolice, search and rescue staff located the man’s body late this afternoon.20 Apr 06:50 AM
New Zealand'Left without answers': How new interactive missing persons map could be ‘game-changer’ The map records last known locations, aiding searches for human remains.18 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandRescue helicopter charity celebrates double-milestonePSRT is the charity that owns, maintains and kits out six rescue helicopters.02 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandLife on the edge of NZ’s highest peak: Inside the Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue team The Herald joined the highly-trained group on a hair-raising training mission. 28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legendHis contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.27 Mar 05:00 AM
Travel newsPopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing tramper: Bone found at Otira belonged to Marni Sheppeard, police confirmMarni Sheppeard was last heard from in 2020. Remains have been found in two places.26 Feb 12:50 AM
WorldSearch intensifies for man feared taken by shark during NSW fishing eventHe fell overboard around 1pm on Sunday near Port Stephens, sparking a search.24 Feb 04:41 AM
New Zealand'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuriesMaia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.14 Feb 02:54 AM
New ZealandVideo shows 2m sea swells building on day of Rakaia River tragedyLocal fisherman left the area two hours before high tide as swells were building.10 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandRakaia River quad bike death: An ‘absolute tragedy’ that ‘could have been so much worse’Locals raced to help the stricken quad bikers and one man was swept into the water. 10 Feb 12:36 AM
New ZealandDesperate mum holding out hope for her only son missing in remote NZ wildernessArgentine Hector Gaston Artigau dreamt of travelling the world. He went missing last week.09 Feb 10:24 PM
New ZealandPolice rescue three men missing overnight in Waikaia River rafting ordealPolice were alerted after the trio didn't arrive at a designated pick-up point.09 Feb 04:13 AM
New ZealandWoman found dead after quad bike's river crossing ends in tragedyPolice say they were alerted at 1.05pm.08 Feb 04:03 AM
WorldFlight carrying 10 people reported missing in AlaskaThe plane was travelling from Unalakleet to Nome, 235km apart.07 Feb 07:58 AM
New ZealandMan missing after falling into river at popular national parkPolice are searching after a man fell from a rock into the river and did not resurface.06 Feb 08:36 PM
New ZealandPolice name victims of fatal crash at Acacia BayBoth victims were 19 years old and from Taupō.04 Feb 07:45 PM
New ZealandSearch resumes for person seen struggling in Waikato River near CambridgeAt this stage, it is unconfirmed how the person came to be in the river.29 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing Piha swimmer to resume this morningThe man has been missing in the water since 4pm yesterday.28 Jan 07:26 PM
New ZealandTeen who died swimming at Christchurch beach was about to start universityThe popular teen drew a crowd of at least 300 at his tangi.28 Jan 01:19 AM
New Zealand'Help': Body located after Taupō jetski accident, witness heard panicked criesA rāhui will remain in place in the Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.20 Jan 05:46 AM
New ZealandFamily rescued after getting into difficulty at Piha beachSurf Lifesaving New Zealand is warning beachgoers to swim between the flags.20 Jan 03:36 AM
New Zealand‘Stabilised on scene’: Critical rescue after Ngāruroro River incidentA man has been left in a serious condition after boating incident on the Hawke's Bay river20 Jan 02:56 AM
New ZealandSearch under way for missing jetskier on Lake Taupō, witness heard screamsA man was seen searching with a drone for the missing jetskier.19 Jan 06:15 AM
New Zealand'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to driftYachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour people swept away in rip rescued by helicopterThey were pulled away from the beach by strong tides at Cape Farewell.06 Jan 04:46 AM
New Zealand16 rescued from water on New Year’s Day as most dangerous month beginsSurf Life Saving teams worked nearly 5100 hours over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.02 Jan 02:05 AM
New ZealandRescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bushMaia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.24 Dec 06:56 PM
New Zealand‘Had to survive’: Rescued teen posts for first time after waterfall ordealMaia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.23 Dec 10:07 PM
