New ZealandExtra aid for flooding victimsThe flooding in Bay of Plenty has bee classified as "medium-scale adverse event".10 Apr 11:58 PM
New ZealandSand boarder choppered to hospitalA Westpac helicopter has rescued a tourist who injured her back sand duning.09 Apr 10:21 AM
New ZealandLost boys ate ferns, built bush shelterThe boys built a shelter to keep warm over night and chewed on ferns for nourishment09 Apr 12:35 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing teens continuesThe boys were able to call for help using their mobile phones.08 Apr 06:14 PM
New ZealandSearch for two boys near WellingtonA search is underway for two teenage boys who got lost on a day trip in Eastbourne.08 Apr 10:51 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue after hunter falls in riverA hunter fell into a river and was rescued and revived by his hunting companion.08 Apr 08:16 AM
New ZealandSearch underway for lost teensA search is underway for two teenagers who became lost on a bushwalk near Lower Hutt.08 Apr 05:59 AM
New ZealandMissing Whataroa manPolice joined with local search, rescue volunteers at first light looking for the man.05 Apr 02:11 AM
New ZealandSearch for Kim Bambus to continue tomorrowFour-day search for woman around Mercer Bay loop track has been suspended for the evening.27 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandGrowing concerns for missing joggerThe search for the missing 21-year-old has entered its fourth day.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhere's Kim? Fears for missing runnerSearchers are today continuing to scour rugged Piha terrain for missing runner Kim Bambus.25 Mar 05:26 PM
New ZealandOne of our worst alpine tragediesRescuer killed by avalanche, John Harrison, was one of New Zealand's top climbers.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOverdue Swiss tourist found safeThe tourist was given advice on notifying someone of his plans, and any changes to those plans.15 Mar 06:08 AM
New ZealandSearchers look for man missing 3 daysA man at the centre of a large search and rescue operation was last seen on Saturday.13 Mar 11:17 PM
New ZealandTongariro bus crash survivor's promiseTongariro bus crash survivor Tom Hickey asked his rescuers who paid for their help - their answer surprised him.08 Mar 05:02 PM
New ZealandMilitary helps school camp evacuationSecond school camp in the Hunua Ranges evacuated after torrential rain.07 Mar 11:38 PM
New ZealandBody recovered from Fox GlacierExperts will examine human remains found last week in a crevasse.05 Mar 11:51 PM
New ZealandMan lies 3 days on floor awaiting rescueElderly man lay collapsed for three days after a fall left him unable to call for help.05 Mar 10:52 PM
New ZealandDive squad called in for missing diverA search is under way to find a diver who failed to surface yesterday morning.05 Mar 04:53 PM
New ZealandBoaties rescued after propeller entangledA five metre boat and its crew of three were stranded when the vessel's propeller was entangled in a Cook Strait fishing net.05 Mar 06:33 AM
New ZealandTourist winched to safety in FiordlandA missing 20-year-old French tramper has been winched to safety in Fiordland.26 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandSearch for diver called off for nightThe search for a diver reported overdue in the Marlborough Sounds has been called off for the night.24 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandKayaker saved in 25m waterfall plungeA renowned whitewater kayaker nearly drowned after riding a 25m waterfall last night.20 Feb 07:40 PM
TravelEverest: Ultimate mountain rescueA Kiwi pilot is saving lives at high altitude, writes Leila George.19 Feb 02:02 AM
New ZealandMiracle survivor Shelley Crooks back homeShelley Crooks has returned home and taken her first steps on crutches, after her incredible survival after being lost in rugged West Coast bush for six weeks.18 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandTramper airlifted from TararuasA 20-year-old man has been airlifted out of the Tararua Ranges, after falling ill while tramping.16 Feb 04:55 AM
New ZealandDrones could be used in disastersChristchurch and Japanese academics are developing new drone technologies that would be able to locate people buried in wreckage following natural disasters.12 Feb 06:12 PM
New ZealandDive squad called to Lake Rotoiti searchThe Police National Dive Squad is on its way to Lake Rotoiti to help look for a person who was seen to "go under" on Lake Rotoiti yesterday.12 Feb 03:21 AM
New Zealand'I kept alive eating bugs and plants'EXCLUSIVE: Shelley Crooks has broken her silence on her miracle, six-week survival in the rugged West Coast bush.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOffers of drone help to find missing LeoThe mother of missing student Leo Lipp-Neighbours has been humbled by numerous offers to search for her son using drone technology. Several 09 Feb 09:43 PM
New ZealandSearchers poised to look for lost hikerSearchers are poised to go into the Southern Alps for an overdue Israeli tramper.09 Feb 04:58 PM
New ZealandMissing US tourist found cold and wetLost American tourist found cold and wet after getting lost on a Waikato walking track.08 Feb 05:25 PM
New ZealandMissing man may have left Te Urewera parkA Korean man did not make his planned pick-up after Waikaremoana walk yesterday.07 Feb 05:46 PM
