New ZealandLost at sea: Kiwi's tragic, four-day life-raft nightmareAdrift for days, one sailor became so thirsty he drank his own urine.06 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan rescued from Kaimanawa Ranges with gunshot woundThe man was helicoptered to Waikato Hospital and police are speaking with a second man.02 May 06:32 AM
New ZealandTairua man's fatal mistake in flooded fordThe usually idle stream turned into a raging torrent, catching the owner off guard.30 Apr 04:24 AM
New Zealand'She thought it was a joke. [I said] no darling, we're stuffed.'Dad and daughter happy to be on land after two-day ordeal.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour fishermen rescued from hull of upturned boatKiwi rescue officials help save the lives of four fishermen north-east of American Samoa.25 Apr 04:09 AM
New ZealandFive rescued off Napier coast in rough seas"There was a real potential for disaster," in choppy seas and in the dark.22 Apr 09:08 AM
New ZealandGroup trapped on Tararua Ranges rescuedTwo trampers and their rescuers have been successfully evacuated.17 Apr 11:03 PM
New ZealandMissing trampers stuck in bush until bad weather clearsMissing trampers will be winched from the Tararua Ranges when the weather clears.17 Apr 12:50 AM
New ZealandPolice lambast trampers ill-prepared for Tongariro CrossingRescued six adults and a 2-year-old were suffering hypothermia.10 Apr 08:14 PM
New ZealandGroups honoured in NZ Search and Rescue awardsRescuers dedicated their time to saving unconscious and delirious patients from danger.10 Apr 08:11 PM
New ZealandWahine survivors' thank-you to rescuersSome Wahine survivors feel their rescuers efforts never fully acknowledged08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoaties left clinging to debris off Cape Kidnappers coastThree people were rescued after sending distress signals for help.08 Apr 01:00 PM
New ZealandChopper to rescue after walker falls 2m on to her headA woman fell 2m off a walking track and a paraglider struck a hill.08 Apr 08:05 AM
New ZealandWhy you might see floating objects off Porirua tomorrowDon't be alarmed if you spot objects bobbing off the coast of Porirua tomorrow.06 Apr 09:40 AM
New ZealandDistress beacons can save lives: Rescue centreTwo hunters were rescued on the West Coast, north of Haast, yesterday morning.05 Apr 07:36 PM
New ZealandKaimai Range hunter shot deadA man has died after being shot while hunting south of Te Aroha this morning.01 Apr 11:38 PM
BusinessSourdough business rising wellA newbie and a returnee do their sourdough baking at Whanganui's Lucky Bar and Kitchen28 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandSearch for hunter missing for more than a dayA hunter has been missing in the Fiordland National Park bush since yesterday morning.27 Mar 03:53 AM
New ZealandBody found on Ashley River banks that of Emma BeattieBeattie went missing more than four months ago from her Fernside home.26 Mar 11:22 PM
New ZealandAustralian tramper saved by fellow trampersA distress beacon, LandSAR and the actions of a group of trampers saved the mans life.26 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandSearchers find body on riverbank, 4 months after 20yo went missingThe body was found during a search and rescue training exercise.24 Mar 07:51 AM
New ZealandRescue at Opunake BeachThree other kayakers who went to help are in trouble about 300m offshore.24 Mar 02:51 AM
New ZealandTramper rescued in Mount Richmond Forest ParkA German tourist stopped himself from being swept downstream by clinging to his pack.23 Mar 04:49 AM
New ZealandElderly tramper and dog rescued in Tararua Forest ParkMan and dog were found near a stream off the Waiotauru River Track.20 Mar 04:15 PM
New ZealandDaring helicopter rescue saves stricken snorkellersStricken snorkellers rescued from Paunaui rocks in daring helicopter rescue.19 Mar 07:55 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rescuers save stranded snorkellers clinging to rocksRescue was "touch and go" says Crew Chief Mark Cannell.19 Mar 01:12 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue: First images of stricken yachtPair had been sailing their 12-metre yacht from the Bay of Islands to Whangarei.18 Mar 10:08 PM
New ZealandHelicopter rescue bid next for stricken yachtiesA rescue helicopter has been sent in to winch out two men on board a troubled yacht.18 Mar 03:16 AM
New ZealandRescuers find climber hit by Taranaki rockfallA paramedic has been winched in but cloud has stopped the chopper reaching the woman.17 Mar 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Frustrating conditions': Coastguard attempting to help men on crippled yachtThe men were today in good spirits despite the ordeal now stretching 15 hours.17 Mar 05:04 PM
New ZealandMissing fisherman: Police to review search planSecond day of search for fisherman near Waihi draws to an end with no sign of him.13 Mar 06:08 AM
New ZealandTwo rescued after boat overturns near HowickTwo men are safe after their small aluminium boat overturned in Mellons Bay, near Howick.09 Mar 11:49 AM
New ZealandLucky escapes for Mt Aspiring solo trampersMale tramper was not able to raise the alarm when he found himself in trouble.09 Mar 02:54 AM
New ZealandSearch underway for missing raftersEmergency services are looking for a group of rafters reported missing on the Hutt River.03 Mar 09:08 AM
