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Friend digs snowboarder out from avalanche
The 30-year-old man was partly buried and fell about 200m down mountain.

Climbing death: Woman identified as US citizen
The deceased is believed to be a 28-year-old US citizen who was living in New Zealand.

Body at Takaka Hill identified as missing man Jason Campbell
The body of a man found in the Takaka Hill area has been identified as Jason Campbell.

Takaka Hill area new focus in search for Jason Campbell
Missing Motueka man Jason Campbell hasn't been seen since August 4.

Japanese rescue workers confirmed dead after helicopter crash
All nine people aboard a Japanese search and rescue helicopter have been confirmed dead.

Hosking: Make adventurers, not taxpayers, pay for their rescues
COMMENT: Mountaineers might be more careful if they knew they'll pay for their rescue.

Police appeal for information on man missing from Motueka
Jason Campbell, 35, has been missing since August 4.

Oz climber won't be asked to pay rescue costs
"Without these rescue services and their dedicated staff, he might not have survived."

Mt Aspiring climber to be flown off as soon as weather allows
He's probably sat there going over where he went wrong wondering if this would be the end.

'Extraordinary': Aussie climber missing on Mt Aspiring found alive
An Australian climber missing on Mt Aspiring for more than 48 hours has been found alive.

Search for missing Aussie man on Mt Aspiring delayed
Helicopter had to turn back because of weather, but rescuers say he could still be alive.

Bad weather hampers rescue of 'lightly equipped' climber
Rescuers were encouraged by movement of the man's emergency beacon yesterday.

Teen rescued after two days stranded on mountain
The 19-year-old tourist was stuck in bad weather in the Tararua Crossing.

Missing pilot: 'Wonderful father' and 'very good husband'
Brother describes loved one as "one of kind who had affected a lot of lives"

Search for missing pilot Matt Wallis suspended
Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw said police no longer expect to find Matt Wallis alive.

Unconscious woman pulled from Lake Taupō
An unconscious and hypothermic woman has been pulled from Lake Taupō this morning.

Wanaka rallies in search for Warbirds founder's son after chopper crash
Missing pilot is Matt Wallis, son of Warbirds over Wanaka founder Sir Tim Wallis.

Tramper found dead in Nelson Lakes National Park
Tramper's body due to be airlifted out of the Mt Robert Range area.

How Thai boys will honour diver
How the Wild Boars team intend to honour the memory of the Navy SEAL diver who died.

Inside the treacherous rescue of boys trapped in Thai cave
The first boy would make it out, but would he make it out alive?

Diver opens up about Thai cave rescue experience
Hero diver has penned a touching and emotional account of rescue mission.

Pair missing in Mt Cook park found safe
Two people reported lost in Hooker Valley about 7pm were found safe a short time later.

More tourists accessing great outdoors sees spike in incidents
More than 1.5 million people went tramping in New Zealand last year.

Climbers rescued from Remarkables after social media post
Alpine rescue team frustrated stranded climbers didn't contact police about predicament.

Trampers died before search was launched - coroner
Trampers died of hypothermia less than 1km from Alpha Hut in November 2016.

Police launch homicide inquiry after 2yo's body found in river
Police are speaking to a person of interest.

Worst fatal in 13 years: Eight-year-old girl is seventh killed in horror crash
A seventh person has died overnight after the horror crash in Waverley.

Body found in Coromandel bush formally identified as missing local man
Body found in the Coromandel bush on Saturday afternoon formally identified.

Hunter rescued seven hours after 15m fall
Efforts to rescue the 52-year-old hunter were hampered because of the steep terrain.