New ZealandMystery surrounds death of two trampersTemperatures plummeted below freezing the night two men died on a tramp in the Tararua Forest Park.21 Nov 09:34 PM
New Zealand7.8 quake: Only minutes to grab worldly possessionsResidents of Collina Terrace in Central Wellington have been allowed to briefly return to their houses to collect essential possessions.17 Nov 03:05 AM
New ZealandWoman rescued after being trapped on cliffA young woman was winched by helicopter after rising tides trapped her on a cliff at Kawakawa Bay, south east of Auckland.16 Nov 12:58 AM
New ZealandWhakatane men found 'bobbing' in seaTwo fishermen spend hours in the water and are rescued by the last boat crossing the Whakatane bar.15 Nov 11:34 PM
New ZealandWhat now for quake cows? Here's an ideaTwo cattle and a calf which survived yesterday's earthquake should be allowed to retire and live out their days in a sanctuary, animal rights group Peta says.15 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandTruckie who escaped slip not in dog boxThe truck driver who narrowly escaped being buried in the quake won't be in the dog box for calling his boss before his partner.14 Nov 09:09 PM
New ZealandRichie McCaw rescues stranded touristsRichie McCaw, who has been airlifting stranded tourists out of Kaikoura, says the devastation from the air looks "pretty crazy".14 Nov 08:02 PM
New ZealandSearch on for Clarence River kayakersA search is underway for six kayakers after kayaks and other gear was found abandoned on the flooded Clarence River just before 5pm. A 14 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandFinding missing fishermen 'satisfying'Three fishermen missing at sea for more than a week have been found alive by the RNZAF.09 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandWisp of smoke leads searchers to chopper crashA_JS311016NADCHPR226.JPGA specialist cliff rescue team recovered the bodies of two men killed in a helicopter crash into dense bush 01 Nov 06:32 AM
New ZealandSpecialist team to recover bodies from helicopterA specialist cliff rescue team has been called in to recover the bodies of two men who died in a helicopter crash near Whangarei.31 Oct 09:23 PM
New ZealandTramper walks out of bush during searchAbout 30 police and Far North search and rescue volunteers and helicopter support scoured a Northland bush track for a missing tramper 31 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandMarathon trek for rescue chopperThe Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter gave Daniel Lee a second chance at life and now he wants others to be able to get that opportunity 31 Oct 04:42 PM
WorldWatch: Man climbs building with bare hands to save childSource: CCTV News. Liang Lee didn't stop for a second to worry about his own life as he scaled several floors of apartment block to rescue a small dangling boy after his head became wedged in the window barsWatch30 Oct 09:55 PM
New ZealandSurvival story told with tattoosAn American tramper who survived four nights in the Kiwi wilderness with her mother has had a lasting memory of the near-tragedy inked on her body.27 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandKiwi to help train Syrian White HelmetsA Kiwi firefighter will help train Syria's 'White Helmet' civil defence workers who help in the aftermath of missile strikes and attacks.26 Oct 04:11 AM
New ZealandLabour Weekend no holiday for rescuersTrampers in trouble kept rescuers busy over Labour Weekend - but most had done the right thing.24 Oct 11:25 PM
New ZealandThird Queenstown rescue within a weekA search and rescue operation just outside Arrowtown yesterday was the third in the wider Queenstown area within a week.24 Oct 10:55 PM
New ZealandKayaker rescued by good SamaritanA kayaker fishing off the Waitara River owes his life to a Scottish man who went out to find him after the kayaker's friends noticed he was missing.24 Oct 02:28 AM
New ZealandHypothermia after cold, wet night in bushA mother and her sons are being treated for hypothermia after a "miserable night" in cold, wet conditions in the Tararua Range.21 Oct 09:33 PM
New Zealand'We're cold, we don't want to do this'A full investigation has been launched into a Tongariro Crossing "debacle" in which two students could have died.21 Oct 08:35 PM
New ZealandStudents 'could have died' on TongariroPolice call school group errors on treacherous mountain a "debacle", where leader didn't even know students were missing.20 Oct 06:21 AM
WorldMystery solved: Teary mum breaks downIt is a case that has captivated the world for more than two decades. A top cop believes he finally knows what happened to missing toddler Ben Needham.17 Oct 07:58 PM
New Zealand'He's a fly-boy, a hero, a Kiwi legend'John Funnell was the search-and-rescue pilot who has saved the lives of thousands of victims, clocking up a staggering 19,000 hours of flight time.12 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandPolice search teams to revisit cold casePolice search teams are dusting off a 25-year-old missing person case in a bid to test their new gear.06 Oct 05:59 PM
New ZealandDaredevil pilot's 50 years of saving livesLegendary Kiwi pilot John Funnell opens up on his 50-year career flying search and rescue helicopters in a new book.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch and rescue: Saving people's livesIf you find yourself disoriented in the bush, local volunteers are ready to help.01 Oct 09:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Renegade yachtie apologeticBanned from sailing further until authorities deem him safe to travel, renegade South African yachtie, is apologetic for the inconvenience he has caused everyone involved. made with funding from NZ on AirWatch27 Sep 10:20 PM
New Zealand'I can't believe I'm alive,' says kayakerFour Queenstown men are lucky to be alive after their kayaks overturned and they were swept out to sea off the Otago coast.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan safe after being stranded in Levin riverMan was convinced by a family member to abandon his bike in the river and make his way to safety.17 Sep 08:24 AM
WorldKiwi aids in bloody shark attack rescueA New Zealander holiday-maker rushed to the aid of a woman being viciously attacked by a shark off the coast of Hawaii.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We had about five ways to die'A Kiwi sailor has penned a book on his terrifying near-death experience as his boat caught fire.06 Sep 09:42 AM
New ZealandStranded trampers rescued from hutWith river levels rising, three women at the Thor Hut in the Kahurangi National Park were rescued by helicopter.05 Sep 03:13 AM
