New ZealandInjured paraponter rescued from ridgeA paraponter spent about four hours perched precariously on a ridge with suspected spinal injuries after crashing in a remote Canterbury alpine range this afternoon.15 Nov 05:54 AM
New ZealandWoman's dramatic rescue from glacierA huge avalanche crashed frighteningly close to a rescue party as they treated a woman who had fallen some 300 metres down a Canterbury glacier after her snow anchor apparently detached.03 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandClimber dies on Mt CookAn overseas climber has died after falling 600m on Aoraki Mount Cook this morning.03 Nov 01:17 AM
New ZealandPair had no hope in tiny hole: guideThe two mountaineers who died on Mt Taranaki had little chance of surviving for two nights and a day in their shallow hole in the hard snow and freezing wind, says a leading local guide.28 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandClimbers die on mountainOne of two climbers who died after being trapped on Mt Taranaki this weekend had texted her father saying she didn't expect to survive.28 Oct 05:50 AM
New ZealandTwo trapped in snowcaveTwo Auckland climbers are facing a second night in a snow cave on Mount Taranaki with no overnight equipment, after rescuers were driven back by foul weather today.27 Oct 01:44 AM
New ZealandHunt for tramper missing in 'atrocious' weatherSearch and rescue crews are scouring the Kahurangi National Park in "atrocious" weather for a French tramper who has been missing for three days.26 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandRescued teen pays tribute to brave copsA teenager who was rescued by two police officers from rough surf at a Hawkes Bay beach has paid tribute to his heroes.23 Oct 02:50 AM
New ZealandClimbing deaths: Trust avoids fineThe Taranaki Outdoor Pursuits Centre has escaped a fine for the tragedy on Paritutu Rock last year, but will still pay out $72,000 in reparations to families of victims and survivors.23 Oct 02:20 AM
New ZealandTop bravery award for copsTwo police officers who dived into rough surf and formed a human chain to save a 12-year-old boy from drowning are set to receive the force's highest bravery award today.22 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandUS tourists rescued from Haast River by policeA pair of US tourists had to be rescued by a police search and rescue team after becoming stranded on the banks of the Haast River yesterday afternoon.14 Oct 11:05 PM
New ZealandJapanese student lost in Kaimai Ranges overnightA Japanese student spent a cold night in the Kaimai Ranges where she got lost yesterday.13 Oct 06:48 PM
New ZealandOne dead after boat capsizesA man has died after the boat he was in capsized in the sea off Northland today.10 Oct 06:42 AM
New ZealandPolice seek help to find missing womanPolice are appealing for help to locate a 61-year-old woman, missing in west Auckland.06 Oct 07:40 PM
New ZealandTwo hurt in chopper crashTwo people have been injured have a helicopter crashed this afternoon near the Waimakariri River in Canterbury.03 Oct 06:11 AM
LifestyleChristchurch's quake dogsThe canine heroes and victims of Christchurch’s earthquakes are immortalised in a new book by Laura Sessions and Craig Bullock.27 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandMissing tourist didn't know the risksA Chinese backpacker who survived three days without food or equipment, as poor weather closed in, didn't know bushes were dangerous.27 Sep 07:48 PM
New ZealandMissing backpacker found aliveA Chinese backpacker missing at National Park, Ruapehu since Sunday has been found alive, police said.25 Sep 07:07 AM
New ZealandHunters rescued in Aoraki Mount Cook National ParkA rescue helicopter has been scrambled to search for two hunters lost in the snow in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park.24 Sep 07:52 AM
LifestyleFrontline heroes: Their storiesEmergency workers deal with life-and-death situations every day but there are some call-outs they will never forget. Three such heroes tell their stories to Veronica Schmidt.13 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandHunters huddled with hounds for heatA hunter has described how he and a mate spent an icy night in the bush huddled with their dogs for warmth after losing their way back to their ute.09 Sep 07:11 AM
New ZealandSearch underway for missing man in WaikatoFrederick "Rick" Hayward was last seen leaving his Hamilton home in Thames Street about 5pm on Monday night.03 Sep 07:16 PM
New ZealandInjured need sideline supportWhen the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter flies out, it's not just for high-drama rescues and critically injured patients.03 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandInjured hunter found after night on South Island mountainA hunter who fell down a ridge and broke his leg has been found after a freezing night on a South Island mountain.28 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandMan may have died near end of trekIt appears missing Karamea man Andrew Ross White, 58, had almost reached the end of his Heaphy Track trek - an adventure on his bucket list - before he was swept away.23 Aug 03:47 AM
New ZealandHuman remains found in tramper searchHuman remains have been found in the search for Andrew Ross White in the Heaphy area of the South Island.22 Aug 06:57 AM
