New ZealandMan dies on hunting trip on Stewart Island, police launch investigationSearch and Rescue team flying above remote island spotted man dead near Lords River. 05 Jul 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRobo cop: Police trial drones to uncover hidden graves in murder cold casesExclusive: Police have carried out approximately 14,000 drone flights since 2023. 04 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldThe search for answers after ferry tragedy between Java and BaliAt least six died, including a 3-year-old boy, with 30 still missing.04 Jul 06:15 AM
New ZealandFarmer's harrowing hours crushed beneath tractorPeter was trapped under a tractor for hours on his Mangakino farm. Video / Philips Search and Rescue TrustWatch04 Jul 02:00 AM
WorldFerry sinks en route to Bali, 4 dead and 30 missing in rough seasEarly efforts to reach the doomed vessel were initially hampered by adverse weather.03 Jul 06:47 AM
WorldBrazilian tourist found dead after fall at Indonesia volcanoJuliana Marins' body was found 600 metres down a ravine.24 Jun 08:33 PM
New ZealandAoraki/Mt Cook alpine rescue team suspended for winter after staff departuresPolice will co-ordinate rescue operations via other SAR teams and helicopter providers.19 Jun 10:14 PM
New ZealandPolice use drone in search for missing woman in ChristchurchElisabeth Nicholls vanished from a retirement village in Riccarton two weeks ago.18 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandBody found after person swept away in Canterbury river Emergency services were called to the Lewis Pass Rd area about 2pm.05 Jun 05:45 AM
WorldGlacier collapse devastates Swiss village, one person missingEvacuated residents are safe, but a 64-year-old man is still missing.29 May 12:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizesAs swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.25 May 08:43 AM
New ZealandTramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuriesHe wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.15 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly distressing': Search paused for missing climber'We know this is difficult news for them (the tramper's family).' 12 May 06:27 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing British hiker Eli Sweeting resumes in Milford Sound The search was temporarily halted on Thursday due to bad weather.10 May 11:05 PM
New ZealandTragic end to search for missing Masterton man'This was not the outcome we were hoping for,' police said.10 May 03:42 AM
New Zealand'We just want him home safe': Light spotted on route where hiker went missing; family speaksA family member says the search is concentrated on the area the light was spotted.09 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandMissing hiker: Family of British man to join search in FiordlandEli Sweeting was reported missing late on Sunday.07 May 11:41 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing hiker in Milford SoundThe man failed to return home yesterday evening, police say.04 May 08:41 PM
New ZealandBody found at Whangamatā Beach believed to be missing manPolice believe the body on the beach is Jarrod Kingi, missing since April 25.30 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandPolice search for Great Barrier Island resident Julie ButlerThe 55-year-old usually lives on her yacht, the “Blazing Shadz”.24 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily rescued in near-freezing conditions on Mt Taranaki'The family had changed their plans without informing anyone.'24 Apr 03:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls deathA walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.23 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandHikers rescued after river floods exit in Kaimāī RangePolice urge preparation after two rescues and a death in Kaimāī Range over long weekend.21 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after falling into river near Wairere FallsPolice, search and rescue staff located the man’s body late this afternoon.20 Apr 06:50 AM
New Zealand'Left without answers': How new interactive missing persons map could be ‘game-changer’ The map records last known locations, aiding searches for human remains.18 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandRescue helicopter charity celebrates double-milestonePSRT is the charity that owns, maintains and kits out six rescue helicopters.02 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandLife on the edge of NZ’s highest peak: Inside the Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue team The Herald joined the highly-trained group on a hair-raising training mission. 28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legendHis contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.27 Mar 05:00 AM
Travel newsPopular day hike deceptively dangerousEaster visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing tramper: Bone found at Otira belonged to Marni Sheppeard, police confirmMarni Sheppeard was last heard from in 2020. Remains have been found in two places.26 Feb 12:50 AM
WorldSearch intensifies for man feared taken by shark during NSW fishing eventHe fell overboard around 1pm on Sunday near Port Stephens, sparking a search.24 Feb 04:41 AM
New Zealand'I am alive’: Teen rescued after waterfall disaster shares recovery from horror injuriesMaia Johnston has listed her horror injuries in an update video.14 Feb 02:54 AM
New ZealandVideo shows 2m sea swells building on day of Rakaia River tragedyLocal fisherman left the area two hours before high tide as swells were building.10 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandRakaia River quad bike death: An ‘absolute tragedy’ that ‘could have been so much worse’Locals raced to help the stricken quad bikers and one man was swept into the water. 10 Feb 12:36 AM
