Broken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopter
The Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.
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Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George Heard
Major search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morning
Emergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Family ‘heartbroken’ as hunt for man missing in Manukau Harbour continues
The missing man's niece says the family 'were still in shock' over the capsize.
Autopsy completed on 5-year-old found dead in pond
Authorities have completed their examination as family plan tangi.
'Beautiful little man': Fundraiser for 5-year-old Khyzah's family raises over $10,000
'The loss of this cherished boy has left a big hole in everyone’s hearts.'
Stranded divers swim over an hour to deserted island before being rescued
Once ashore, the men used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire.
Body found in search for missing Gisborne 5-year-old boy
The extensive search started Sunday afternoon.
Five rescued from capsized boat in Manukau Harbour
Coastguard and police attended the incident near Puketutu Island this morning.
No map, matches, or GPS: Ill-prepared hunters rescued from Southland forest
With temperatures dropping to below zero, the pair were lucky to find their way out.
'Lucky to be alive': Man found after 48 hours in the bush with no locator beacon
Search and rescue said the man's actions are a textbook example of what not to do.
Seven people accounted for following reports of yacht in trouble
The Coastguard is understood to have attended the scene
‘Rapidly out of daylight’: Survival skills help save father and son trapped in bush
Duo were off the track and facing huge waterfalls: 'Fall over them and die kind of stuff'.
'Slayer of all slayers': Tributes flow for dead Gisborne fishermen
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stolz said the men were loved, well respected and will be missed.
'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermen
A police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.
'Did not return': Drone deployed in search for missing woman, 67, near Wairere Falls
Police want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.
Missing Te Atatū woman Monica Reid ‘located deceased’, police say
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Search and rescue operation under way in Lower Hutt
He was last seen about 5.30pm yesterday.
Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman
The experienced tramper, 79, has been missing since March.
Rugby chaos, New Caledonia unrest and half-marathon blunder | Focus Morning Bulletin May 24, 2024
Richie McCaw speaks out on rugby’s civil war, more Kiwis get the green light to evacuate New Caledonia and how a husband's ‘toxic’ actions almost cost this wife a race victory.
Whānau of Karnin Petera acknowledge search and rescue efforts at national awards
Two Northland search and rescue missions were acknowledged yesterday evening.
Surf life-savers humbled by cyclone rescue honour: 'A privilege to be able to respond'
They rescued about 250 people, navigating IRBs under power lines and around debris.
'It's just what we do' - Northland on map at NZ Search and Rescue Awards
Rescue efforts between January 1 and December 31, 2023 are recognised at the awards.
Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman
One man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial
The three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.
Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says
The men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.
Dramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024
Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
Search for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continues
The man has been missing for almost a week.
Stricken boatie winched to safety after vessel capsizes on notorious Manukau bar
Another boatie was rescued by a passing jet ski.
Search on for person missing off Raglan coast
Police had a report about 6.28pm about people needing help in the water.
Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast
How a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.
Tramper, 79, now missing for a week in Waikato forest
She was last seen wearing trail-type shoes, black pants and possibly a silver jacket.
Search continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forest
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.