New ZealandKayakers rescued from WhangaparoaTwo kayakers have been rescued after getting into trouble off the Whangaparoa Peninsula north of Auckland this morning. Emergency 16 Jul 01:21 AM
New ZealandMum of Manawatu Gorge hero proud of her sonThe mum of one of two hero police officers who helped save the lives of two people when a truck plunged into the Manawatu Gorge praised her son.09 Jul 08:25 PM
New Zealand'I shouldn't have taken them in there'Three inexperienced surfers are counting their lucky starfish after getting caught in a rip and being sucked out to sea yesterday.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRescue of stranded 4WD group cost $56kNearly $60,000 was spent rescuing 38 people stranded after their 4WD vehicles became trapped in snow in Central Otago.04 Jul 02:36 AM
New ZealandSearch for woman missing in NorthlandA search and rescue operation is underway for a woman missing in Northland.03 Jul 05:02 AM
New ZealandWoman rescued from Abel Tasman National ParkA woman has been rescued from the Abel Tasman National Park after becoming unwell during a day walk, police say.18 Jun 11:00 AM
New ZealandMissing Platino sailor foiled robberyThe man who is missing and presumed dead after falling overboard from a Kiwi yacht foiled a robbery earlier this year.17 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandShip captain recalls dramatic rescueThe captain of the ship that rescued three people trapped on damaged yacht Platino in Pacific Ocean says crew were grateful to make it out alive.16 Jun 12:23 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing Kiwi sailor suspendedSixty three-year-old man was swept away after the yacht Platino sustained damage to its rigging 550km north of New Zealand.15 Jun 05:27 AM
New ZealandHopes fade for lost sailorAuthorities will decide this morning whether to resume the search for a man washed overboard from a yacht in huge seas north of New Zealand.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrew of stricken yacht Platino rescuedA container ship has reached the stricken Platino yacht and its crew are now being transferred aboard the ship.13 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandWoman pulled to safety from riverA firefighter rescued a woman from a tree in a flooded Otago river after a boating accident.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents grieve for 'happy, cheeky' EmilyHeartbroken parents say their missing daughter "was a happy, cheeky little girl" and have paid tribute to 66yo Barry Petrie who died trying to save her.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic rescue of kayakerJethro Nicholson feels afraid when he crosses the deadly Grey River Bar in an 18 metre fishing boat. This afternoon, he took on its power in a 1.5m kayak.11 Jun 11:00 AM
New Zealand2yo was a 'happy, cheeky little girl'Police have suspended their search today for a missing 2-year-old on the West Coast, due to bad weather.10 Jun 09:31 PM
New ZealandSearch operation sparks warning to trampersNature lovers heading into the bush are being urged let someone know where they're going following a major search and rescue operation north of Wellington.05 Jun 08:17 PM
New ZealandMissing tramper found after days of searchingA 48-year-old Canadian missing in the Rimutakas has still not been found after days of searching.05 Jun 03:01 AM
EditorialEditorial: Risk-takers should pay for their rescueA party of off-road driving enthusiasts set out in 13 vehicles on Sunday to tackle a notorious high-country dirt track before it was closed for the winter.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo charge for mammoth 4WD rescue missionA mammoth rescue mission has saved all 38 people who were "buried in snow" and stranded for nearly 20 hours in freezing conditions in Central Otago.23 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It was chaotic and surreal'A man who rushed to a fatal crash last night recounted the horror that awaited him after a car plunged into a flooded river.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan named in river death plungeA challenging helicopter rescue operation was needed to save three survivors.21 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandDeath crash chopper removed from mountainThe helicopter that crashed in Central Otago on the weekend killing Liam Edwards has been removed from the mountain.03 May 06:53 AM
New ZealandPilot error blamed on helicopter mishapPilot who was forced to make emergency landing accidentally starved chopper of fuel and had not flown aircraft for five years.14 Apr 12:16 AM
New ZealandYacht hits rocks of coast of WellingtonA yacht remains stranded on Wellington's South Coast after hitting rocks last night.05 Apr 04:04 AM
New ZealandCapsized boaties rescued from harbourTwo boats came to the rescue of three stricken boaties thrown into Manukau Harbour when their vessel capsized this morning.08 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandSearch to resume for missing swimmerSearchers will return to the Waikato River at Taupo this morning after a man disappeared while swimming last night.06 Feb 11:18 PM
New ZealandTrampers rescued using emergency beaconsThe German man activated a spot tracking beacon, with the signal picked up by a coordination centre in the United States11 Jan 03:57 AM
New ZealandInjured tramper rescued from mountainA solo mountaineer was rescued from Mt Mabel, south of Aoraki Mt Cook, late last night after activating his personal locator beacon.10 Jan 08:47 PM
New ZealandTeenage scout rescued in Kamai RangesThe 17-year-old had tripped on a tree root and badly injured her lower leg while tramping in the Kamai Ranges, near the settlement of Te Poi.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGemma succeeds on first day backA gifted search and rescue dog, who spent seven months rehabilitating from a serious hind legs injury, has helped find a missing hunting couple.07 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandBody recovered near Franz Josef glacierAnother person has died in a mountain accident this holiday period, this time in the Mawson Glacier.03 Jan 12:13 AM
New ZealandTeens rescued after boat capsizesThree teenagers have been plucked out of the surf of a popular Bay of Plenty beach this evening, after their boat rolled on a sand bar.30 Dec 07:05 AM
New ZealandInjured man rescued from Mt RuapehuA man who dislocated his hip on Mt Ruapehu this morning was flown to hospital.30 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandMan rescued after 4WD gets stuckA man was rescued from a forest near Mount Tongariro yesterday after his vehicle got stuck while he was out exploring.27 Dec 12:57 AM
