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Kayaker rescued off the coast of Taranaki

A kayaker was winched to safety in Taranaki this morning after he capsized and could not get back in to shore.

Rescue course under fire

Search and rescue volunteers say they completed a five-month taxpayer-funded training course at a polytechnic in one week.

Woman rescued from bush walk

A woman had to be rescued by a police search and rescue team after she was left behind by friends during a bush walk.

Man spent five hours in water overnight

At 6.40am volunteers on board NZCT Rescue found the man sitting on the rocky shore, moderately hypothermic and relieved to see the crew.

Australian climber rescued overnight

Police say it took search and rescue teams nearly five hours to bring the 22-year-old down the mountain from a height of 1650m.

Sister gives thanks after Piha rescue

The younger sister of a 19-year-old woman who was pulled unconscious from the Piha surf says she wants to thank the beachgoers who saved her life for "everything".

Piha hero tells of quick rescue

Jackson said he had just sat down at the beach with his girlfriend when he saw a woman crying and yelling.

Lifeguard was never in danger

The French Lifeguard who sparked a search and rescue operation said he was never in any danger, he was just out for a bodysurf.

Girl rescued off coast of Auckland

A 13-year-old girl was rescued from the water off Auckland's coast today after it was reported she was in trouble.

Police name missing boaties

Police have named 77-year-old Whetuki Sam Kopua and 60-year-old Matekino Lucy Burling, both of Owaka, as the people missing in the Catlin area.

Elderly man rescued from bush

An elderly man was rescued after spending several hours in heavy bush near Taumarunui over night.

Inexperienced trampers lucky to be alive

Two inexperienced trampers owe their lives to the volunteer search and rescue parties that rescued them from the Nelson Lakes National Park on the weekend, police say.

Rescued campers 'rather foolish', say police

Two trampers were rescued from a mountain in Nelson Lakes National Park after spending a night exposed to -18C and falling snow.

Martin Aircraft posts full-year loss

The $5.2m annual loss comes as it continues developing the world's first commercial jetpack, due out next year.

Lone dog sparks search and rescue

A search and rescue operation was launched yesterday after a boat was spotted doing circles on the Waikato River with no one on board but a dog.

Missing tourists: Second body found

A second body has been found in a field of avalanche debris in the hunt for missing Canadian students.