New ZealandAvalanche victim may have ignored risksA Christchurch man who was killed by an avalanche may have ignored the risks of an avalanche on the day he died, a coroner's finding says.20 Aug 02:08 AM
New ZealandMissing exchange student foundAn Italian exchange student who was lost in the Wainuiomata bush for almost 24 hours has been found.11 Aug 02:40 AM
New ZealandDramatic rescue on Mt RuapehuA frightened woman who watched her climbing companion slip on ice and fall 300m was helped to safety in a dramatic mountain rescue on Whakapapa skifield.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandClimber seriously injured on Mt RuapehuA mountain climber has suffered serious head injuries after falling 300m down Mt Ruapehu today.17 Jul 07:03 AM
New ZealandMother swept to her deathA woman who was swept to her death in a flood-swollen Bay of Islands river was a 28-year-old mother from Wellington.13 Jul 07:14 AM
New ZealandRescuers abused by partygoersRescuers trying to save people at a house party deluged by floodwaters were abused by those they were trying to help.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAn 'uncomfortable' heroTo three rescued yachties he's an absolute hero. But Navy Lieutenant Simon Wasley feels 'fairly uncomfortable' about the label, despite his dive into treacherous seas.09 Jul 12:57 AM
New ZealandPride of NZ: Raging river An incredible rescueShane Andrews was riding to work across a bridge when a driver distracted by the swollen Waimakariri River crossed the centre line and knocked him into the river.08 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandThree rescued after abandoning yachtThree people were plucked to safety from a liferaft after abandoning their stricken yacht north of New Zealand in a dramatic rescue today.08 Jul 08:21 AM
New ZealandRough seas force ship to leave kayakerStrong winds off the coast of Taranaki have pushed trans-Tasman kayaker Scott Donaldson even further from shore.07 Jul 07:07 PM
New ZealandTrans-Tasman kayaker back in actionA kayaker paddling from Australia to New Zealand is making headway again after running dangerously low on supplies and hunkering down in bad weather.26 Jun 10:07 PM
New ZealandAfter falling off cliff, man regrets chasing goatA man who fell 40 metres down a cliff while chasing a wild goat says he's lucky to be alive.21 Jun 02:39 AM
New ZealandFood drop for trans-Tasman kayakerAn urgent aid mission will get underway today to drop vital supplies to a kayaker attempting a solo trip across the Tasman Sea.19 Jun 09:59 PM
New ZealandFive rescued from dinghyFive men had a lucky escape when the dinghy they were in capsized on the Waikato river.13 Jun 08:52 PM
New ZealandKayaker capsized during commuteA kayaker who capsized in wild Northland weather last night was embarking on his usual 10-minute commute home from work.10 Jun 03:51 AM
New ZealandMissing man found dead after searchThe search for missing Gisborne man Duncan Munro ended tragically yesterday for his family when his body was found in a remote area on the Mahia Peninsula.09 Jun 05:38 AM
New ZealandBody of missing Queenstown woman foundThe body of a missing Queenstown woman has been found by searchers in Lake Wakatipu.30 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandBeacon rescues NZ man in CaliforniaA Blenheim man has been rescued in California, thanks to his New Zealand-registered personal locator beacon.30 May 06:50 AM
New ZealandTramper swept away while crossing Milford Track streamA tramper has been swept away while trying to cross a stream on the Milford Track.20 May 06:48 AM
New ZealandParents' final goodbye to daughtersThe parents of the German teenagers presumed drowned in Foveaux Strait are returning home and say they know they are leaving their daughters behind.14 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandBrave heroes to the rescueDeep in a glacier crevasse with a broken arm and ankle, Sabine Hellenbrandt expected to take her last breath trapped in the ice. Then she heard members of the South Westland Alpine Cliff Rescue call to her.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocator beacon helps save kayakersA kayaker trying to traverse "car-sized boulders" on a trip in the eastern Bay of Plenty sparked a helicopter call-out after slipping and falling into a river.02 May 08:40 PM
New ZealandSwept away tourist 'got churned around'A French tourist swept away after slipping into a raging Woolshed Creek late on Wednesday was washed over a terrifying two waterfalls before clambering out.17 Apr 04:15 PM
