New ZealandMissing British tramper: Police optimistic as desperate family wait32-year-old Stephanie Simpson was walking in Mt Aspiring National park over the weekend.10 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandWhere is Stephanie? Search continues for missing British tramperThe 32-year-old was due to return from her tramp near Wanaka on Saturday.10 Feb 07:01 PM
New Zealand'Struggling to cope': Family's grief after father and son drown in snorkelling tragedyWidow who also lost son faces 'sledgehammer blow' of also losing income.08 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandTwo climbers die in Fiordland National ParkThe men were reported missing on Thursday but a search party was delayed by bad weather.01 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandSearch resumes for person missing at KarekareA man who failed to resurface at a swimming hole has not yet been found.27 Jan 07:49 PM
New ZealandBody found in Hokitika River after man fell from rocksPolice believe it is that of the 23-year-old man who failed to surface yesterday.26 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Dunedin swimmer, aged 14Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.26 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing climber at Mt EarnslawThe climber was thought to have fallen on Mt Earnslaw, near Glenorchy, on Saturday.18 Jan 09:03 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for climber on Mt EarnslawHelicopter unable to locate climber on Mount Earnslaw.18 Jan 08:27 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after Taranaki cliff fallThe person had to be rescued from the water below the cliff.17 Jan 07:11 PM
New ZealandPiha rescue: Six saved from strong outgoing tide"They were caught by the power of the current."16 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandSearch suspended for missing kayakerThe man's kayak was found yesterday afternoon.12 Jan 05:34 AM
New ZealandBodies found in search for snorkellers, boy, 10, and fatherTwo bodies have been found this evening by divers searching for a father and son.11 Jan 06:27 AM
New ZealandSeriously hurt person winched from Kepler Track by rescue helicopterRescue helicopter called in for person injured in Fiordland National Park.10 Jan 11:14 PM
New Zealand'Soul destroying': Missing father and son, 10, were fishing with familyFour family members got into trouble fishing off the Wellington coast at 11am yesterday.10 Jan 08:35 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: First beach rescue of 2020 makes for 'Big Wednesday' at the mouthLayton Comp's first rescue, also the first of the year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Jan 07:35 PM
New ZealandElderly, blind man rescued after 8-hour bush ordealFuel was fast running out as the Eagle helicopter searched for the man.07 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for a missing Ngāruawāhia manPolice believe they've found the body of missing Ngāruawāhia man Desmond Pratt.06 Jan 06:39 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue of family from raging Motueka River rapidsPolice say the family had the wrong gear and no knowledge of the river.06 Jan 03:33 AM
New ZealandYachties found safe after mayday calls sparked search and rescue missionTwo people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.05 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandLate-night mayday from missing yacht sparks search and rescue in Bay of PlentySearch and rescue crews are looking for a vessel after two mayday calls last night.05 Jan 06:24 PM
New ZealandHomunga Bay rescue: Coastguard tows boat to safety amid massive chopThere was a "massive amount of chop" making the search for the small boat difficult.02 Jan 05:39 AM
New ZealandCommunity 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.29 Dec 03:15 AM
New ZealandOur grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three daysThe water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandWater safety urged after yacht rescue of pair without radioThe pair were sailing along remote South Island coastline without a Marine VHS radio.27 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandUnfunded lifeguards need your help to save lives this summerIt's costing volunteers lifeguards personally to keep us safe at the beach.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt costs a young lifeguard $50 each time she goes on weekend patrolLifeguard knows the dangers all too well after nearly being swept away as a child.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuspicious White lsland eruption fundraising sites deactivatedTwo suspicious White Island fundraising sites have been deactivated26 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandLucky to be alive: Gary Steele's incredible recovery"All I could see was this wheel coming towards me and I thought this is going to hurt."25 Dec 07:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Zealand's incredible survival stories of 2019Three of the year's biggest survival stories.24 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after beach tragedy at Waipu in NorthlandTragic outcome after swimmer is swept out to sea at Waipu.24 Dec 09:44 PM
New ZealandWhite Island eruption: US family of honeymoon victims say thank youThe families said Matthew and Lauren are progressing well given the severity of injuries.23 Dec 11:56 PM
New ZealandDiver's incredible four-hour ordeal after being swept out to seaA scuba diver swept 3km out to sea has described swallowing so much water he vomited.23 Dec 04:22 AM
New Zealand15th person dies after White Island eruptionPolice confirm the death of Australian Krystal Browitt in the White Island eruption.14 Dec 08:10 AM
