New ZealandFamily found body of Tekanimaeu Arobati, man swept away by Mahurangi RiverThe 47-year-old was swept away after pushing his nephew to safety.28 Jan 06:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTauranga Council once enclosed Mount campsite with 47 shipping containers for safetyOfficials evacuated the campground in 2003 for a week of pre-emptive rockfall works.28 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFerry sinking kills 18, leaves 10 missing in south PhilippinesThe MV Trisha Kerstin 3 went down with 344 people listed on its manifest.26 Jan 05:34 PM
WorldFerry carrying 342 sinks in Philippines, at least eight deadAt least 138 people have been rescued so far, with search efforts ongoing.26 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandWatch: New video shows 'harrowing' aftermath of deadly Mount landslideFootage from 74-year-old visitor Bill Baker shows chaos at 9.31am.25 Jan 06:10 PM
New ZealandSix people still missing as Mauao landslide search heads for third dayFamilies held a dawn karakia as crews continued recovery efforts into day two.23 Jan 06:09 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for father-of-four swept away at Auckland river crossingPolice and 17 LandSAR members are now searching subsided riverbanks.23 Jan 12:04 AM
New Zealand'She was a hero': Woman trapped under Mount Maunganui landslide was trying to warn others of dangerYoung people are among those still unaccounted for at the campground.22 Jan 04:11 AM
New ZealandWife clings to hope for man swept away in Mahurangi RiverHe was swept away after pushing his young nephew towards a life-saving branch.22 Jan 02:24 AM
New ZealandFamily's desperate wait as police search for man missing in raging floodsThe man, in his 40s, was swept away at a Mahurangi River crossing.21 Jan 07:31 PM
New ZealandYellow leggings helped Tolaga Bay cray fishermen survive capsizeThe men clung to two empty fuel tanks for seven hours.19 Jan 10:58 PM
New ZealandWatch: Three rescued from ocean near Tolaga BayA Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon spotted the trio, who had spent hours clinging to a lifejacket on Wednesday.Watch16 Jan 02:32 AM
New ZealandTwo bodies found in Waikato River from separate water related incidents Missing man Aydan Brown, 39, was last seen in Chartwell in August.12 Jan 11:08 PM
WorldPhilippines: Rescue workers search for dozens missing after landfill collapsePhilippines: Rescue workers search for dozens missing after landfill collapse. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 07:41 PM
WorldHuman head believed to be that of missing WA snorkeller Wen ‘Walter’ Gu foundPolice say the remains were found on Fence Reef Beach, north of Ledge Point.06 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandDrones, helicopters and specialist crews at work in week-long hunt for tramperConnor Purvis, 20, set out to tramp alone about December 30 and did not return.05 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandPolice continue search for tramper missing in South Island national park“He was expected to return on 30 December, but did not.”05 Jan 06:46 AM
New ZealandLarge-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramper resumesConnor Purvis, 20, planned to summit Mt Huxley around December 30.04 Jan 08:38 PM
New ZealandPolice issue urgent appeal in large-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramperConnor Purvis, 20, planned to summit Mt Huxley around December 30.04 Jan 08:46 AM
New ZealandPolice concerned after bike left for a week at remote campsiteThere are fears the bike's owner may be overdue from a trip.02 Jan 07:51 PM
New ZealandTeenager saved from rip thanks to police officer and lifeguardPolice were called at 7pm about a teen who couldn't get back to the New Plymouth shore.02 Jan 03:21 AM
WorldAt least 7 dead, many missing as migrant boat sinks off GambiaThe boat, carrying more than 200 migrants, capsized in the middle of the night.01 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognisedThere are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne Land Search and Rescue volunteer Chris Sharp recognised again for serviceChris Sharp was a search and rescue volunteer for 60 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan saved from rocks at Fishermans Cove, WhangaparāoaA witness said the man was trapped on the rocks for at least an hour. Video / Riki WaughWatch30 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandBody found during search for missing jetskierThe man went missing on Christmas Day while jetskiing at Port Waikato.26 Dec 09:44 PM
AucklandPerson dies after being swept away by waves at Piha BeachThe police Eagle helicopter was deployed to help find the person.26 Dec 01:30 AM
New Zealand5-year-old rescued, one still missing after Christmas Day jet ski incident at Port WaikatoA rāhui has been placed over Port Waikato and surrounding areas.25 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandLifesaving tech: Rescue helicopter seeks new night‑vision goggles fundingThe upgraded goggles give clearer views of ridgelines, trees and low cloud.23 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandDesperate search as person missing in water off the CoromandelA search operation is underway after two people got into difficulty this morning.21 Dec 11:32 PM
New ZealandWhy police say they could not safely move sooner on Tom PhillipsRegular assessments weighed if armed squads should lead attempts to find him.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly summer on our mountains: Six climbers killed in just four weeksSince 2008, 15 climbers have died while summiting Aoraki/Mt Cook.20 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandStruggle with cliffside rescue ‘tip of the iceberg’, firefighter saysThe Fire and Emergency call log records that police blocked a rescue helicopter over cost.18 Dec 07:45 PM
