New RNZAF Poseidon lands in Fiji
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Cyclone rescues see Hawke’s Bay surf lifeguards honoured
Hawke's Bay surf lifeguards have been recognised for their cyclone response.
Motorcyclists trapped in bush north of Wellington rescued by police
Police praised the men’s actions after they realised they were in trouble.
‘It was a wall of water’: Inside the incredible Cyclone Gabrielle yacht rescue
The man plucked to safety from the water has launched his own salvage operation.
Search and Rescue taskforce help repair marae, kaumātua housing, papa kāinga and urupā
Fenz and Search and Rescue teams have been cleaning up marae damaged by floods.
‘Hungry, cold’ Dunedin 8-year-old found by searchers
Officers were called to reports of a missing child at Signal Hill Reserve.
'A good soul lost at sea': Whānau fundraise to help search for missing kayaker
Johnny Latimer has been missing since he headed out for a kayak on Thursday night.
‘Nothing prepares you’ for the sight of dead bodies
Otago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.
'Conditions are terrible': Mass rescue operation near Arrowtown during ultra-marathon
At least 110 people in the area needed to be evacuated; all athletes safe, organisers say.
Firefighter says Cyclone Gabrielle conditions were unlike anything he’d seen
The group of local officers were primarily stationed in the Esk Valley.
Search for bodies in Napier called off due to sewage leak
A laborious and sweltering trip up Napier’s Tutaekuri River for search teams.
Couple found alive 12 days after quake, as Turkey rescues due to end
Miraculous rescue of couple trapped for 296 hours, but Turkey due to stop searches soon.
'May God forgive me': Turkish teen filmed ‘last moments’ from quake-hit apartment
A 17-year-old filmed a heartbreaking farewell to his family and friends ... and survived.
As an 81yo and her caravan were swept away in the flood, she turned to what she loved: Her crocheting
81-year-old tells of miracle Cyclone Gabrielle survival after caravan swept away
Wife of missing hunter appeals for help - military friends from Australia assist
Murray Horsfield has been missing in Glenorchy, north of Queenstown, since Monday.
‘Rock n Roll Craig’: Friend’s touching tribute to Muriwai firefighter
Craig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.
Boatie adrift near Great Barrier Island during cyclone rescued
The navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.
Distress call: Boatie feared missing in huge seas off Great Barrier Island
A boatie has gone missing near Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Locals mount boat rescue for at least 70 people trapped after flooding in Te Urewera forest
Intense rainfall has hit the upper North Island over recent days.
Searchers seek second hiker in area where actor Julian Sands missing
A 75-year-old Los Angeles man is also missing on 10,064-foot (3068m) Mt Baldy.
Raglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on water
Groups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.
Watch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrols
A water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.
Beach tragedy: Heroes’ heartbreak as woman loses husband, son ‘in front of her eyes’
One person has died and a search is under way for a missing person after the incident.
Incredible photo: NZ helps save Kiribati fishermen lost at sea for six days
The two men had been missing at sea in their dinghy for six days.
Missing pregnant woman found ‘safe and well’
Missing south Auckland woman Maia Prebble has been found.
Search continues for missing fisherman
The alarm was raised early this morning after man failed to return.
'It's a Christmas miracle': Boy missing for six hours rescued after clinging to rocks
The 14-year-old boy was taken back to his family safe and uninjured.
Patient evacuated from Mount Cheeseman with moderate injuries
Emergency services at mountain lodge.
'Stand down Diesel boy your work is done': Rescue dog dies
Tributes from around world flow for quake rescue dog.
Putting their lives at risk: Heroic Kiwis's bravery honoured
The honourees all put their own lives at risk to save another in three gripping stories
Boating tragedy: Police warn searchers rallying to 'bring little boy home to family'
The Clarks Beach community is helping with search efforts for 10-year-old today.
Police dive squad focus search for Anaru Moana to Waitaki River in murder investigation
Burned-out car believed to be connected to man's disappearance.
'Devastated': Search called off for the day as 10-year-old remains missing after fatal boat capsize
A boat carrying five people capsized near Clarks Beach on Auckland’s Manukau Harbour.
Missing kayaker: Search and rescue teams set off on Lake Rotorua
Police, Coastguard and Land Search and Rescue New Zealand are continuing the search.