New ZealandCyclist dies on Otago bike trailThe body of a 65-year-old cyclist has been recovered from a bank near an Otago cycle track today.05 Oct 02:37 AM
New Zealand'In actual fact, the boat saved my life'Wayne Redman clung to the upturned hull of his boat for hours in icy-cold water fearing he might not survive.24 Sep 07:35 PM
New ZealandMan spends frigid four hours in harbourCoffee and Weet-Bix were what a fisherman needed after spending four hours in the cold waters of Tauranga Harbour.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk hunter rescued near OamaruA young man spent hours in near freezing conditions after leaving a hunting group in bush near Oamaru, early this morning, drunk and with no shoes.14 Sep 06:35 AM
New ZealandPride of NZ: Wayne StevensWayne Stevens got involved in Land Search and Rescue in 1984, while a student in the tramping club at Wellington's Victoria University.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMt Aspiring death: Body recoveredThe body of a 21-year-old climber who slipped and fell to his death on Mt Aspiring last night has been recovered by a search team.25 Aug 03:27 AM
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
