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
New ZealandSearch resumes for missing Karamea tramperSearch teams have today resumed their hunt for Karamea tramper Andrew Ross White, who is feared missing on the Heaphy Track.21 Aug 11:55 PM
New ZealandSearchers follow up reports of tramper sightingSearchers looking for Karamea tramper Andrew Ross White, last seen entering the famous Heaphy Track, are following up reports of a sighting by a member of the public.20 Aug 11:46 PM
New ZealandWaikato teen found 'safe and well'A 15-year-old Te Aroha girl who had been missing since Sunday has been found safe and well.19 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandMissing tramper last seen entering Heaphy TrackA tramper last seen entering the Heaphy Track at the top of the South Island two weeks ago has been reported missing.19 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandWhales, birds and buoy but no NinaSearchers scouring the Tasman Sea near Norfolk Island for the missing American yacht Nina have come up empty-handed.19 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew search for long-lost schoonerSighting of liferaft similar to one carried by Nina spurs renewed effort to find her and 7 people missing since June.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRange unremarkable as danger zoneDespite a number of avalanches on The Remarkables mountain range in recent years it is not considered a danger zone, says a mountain safety expert.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandClimber had played it safe after babySince the birth of his first child this year Jamie Vinton-Boot had toned down his risky mountain climbing. He was killed yesterday by an avalanche.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandKilled climber a 'gifted alpinist'The New Zealand Alpine Club says a climber swept to his death in an avalanche near Queenstown was "one of New Zealand's most gifted alpinists".12 Aug 02:10 AM
New ZealandAustrian couple rescued from yachtAn Austrian couple have been rescued from their yacht near American Samoa after getting into trouble for the second time in a week.06 Aug 10:35 PM
New ZealandLocal politician dies while fishingThe body of a local politician has been found in Lake Wanaka, after his family raised the alarm when he failed to return from a fly-fishing trip at the Makarora River mouth.05 Aug 07:02 AM
WorldBaby survives 30m fall in backpackA baby survived a 30m fall from a cable car - which killed her parents - by landing in a tree.04 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandBody found on beach to be released to familyThe body of a man found in the Hokianga Harbour will be released to his family for burial as soon as his identity is confirmed.23 Jul 04:28 AM
New ZealandSearchers defy tough conditionsFamily and friends of a Hokianga man missing for a week after going to set his fishing net will resume their search today in the hope Tangaroa, Maori god of the sea, will give up his body.16 Jul 06:23 AM
