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 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 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 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
New ZealandBody found near property of missing Dannevirke manPolice have found a body near the property of Dannevirke man William Kerry Power, who has been missing since Tuesday.11 Jul 12:12 AM
New ZealandLost walker earns praise for responseAn elderly Katikati woman lost in the bush braved the cold weather and dark conditions for more than three hours while she waited for a search and rescue team to come to her aid.08 Jul 05:26 AM
New ZealandRescue team find trampers who went missing in Ruahine RangesA group of trampers who went missing in the Ruahine Range yesterday have been found safe and well.08 Jul 01:51 AM
New ZealandText message factored into Nina searchThe father of an 18-year-old on board the missing American schooner Nina believes it may be just days from making port in Australia.04 Jul 07:48 AM
New ZealandNina: An eerie premonitionOne of the seven passengers on a vintage yacht missing in heavy seas off New Zealand had a deep-rooted fear of drowning at sea, which he laid bare in an eerie premonition.02 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandSearch continues near Norfolk IslandAn Air Force Orion is searching near Norfolk Island today for missing vintage American schooner Nina.01 Jul 08:28 PM
New ZealandNina sister: Not knowing toughThe sister of the captain of the missing yacht Nina says the worst possible outcome would be for the crew to be lost at sea forever and to never know what happened.01 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMen rescued after boat rolls off Waikato coastTwo men standing on an upturned boat and one man found clinging to the hull were rescued after they set off their distress beacon off the Waikato coast over the weekend.30 Jun 08:54 PM
New ZealandGuilty plea over rock climbing tragedyAn adventure company responsible for a rock-climbing expedition during which three people were swept to their deaths has pleaded guilty to failing to ensure their safety.12 Jun 06:42 AM
New ZealandHunter killed after fall from cable bridgeA hunter has died after falling more than 10m onto rocks from a cable bridge near Hanmer Springs.03 Jun 06:05 AM
