WorldRescue boats pass many more than they collectThe rescue of thousands of flood victims in Pakistan can be a precarious business.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLucas to be buried as Spider-ManFour-year-old Lucas Ward will make his final journey dressed as his favourite superhero, Spider-Man.27 Aug 12:55 AM
New ZealandParents distraught after body foundLucas Ward's parents are devastated after the body of their little boy was found in a Gisborne river.26 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRelief, agony as Lucas' body foundPolice say the discovery of missing four-year-old Lucas Ward's body was a relief for searchers but "incredibly distressing" for his family.26 Aug 05:24 AM
World33 Chilean miners trapped undergroundPhotos of relatives, friends and rescue workers making contact with the 33 trapped miners in the San Jose mine in Copiapo, Chile.25 Aug 02:33 AM
New ZealandCommunity rallies to help find LucasThe disappearance of preschooler Lucas Ward has "ripped at the heart" of the Gisborne community.21 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandPolice '99% sure' Lucas not in riverGisborne police were again checking the Waimata River for missing boy Lucas Ward this morning, despite being "99 per cent sure" he wasn't there.20 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandPolice search cupboards for LucasPolice looking for Gisborne 4-year-old Lucas Ward have been searching wardrobes in homes near where the youngster disappeared.20 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Criminal option' in play in search for LucasPolice searching for missing Gisborne boy Lucas Ward have for the first time admitted he may have been the victim of foul play. They also want two kayakers seen at the time of Lucas' disappearance to come forward.20 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandMother's plea: Just have a lookThe mother of missing Gisborne boy Lucas Ward believes he may have got lost following a dog and been forced to shelter somewhere.19 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandParents join plea for help to find sonJessica and Damon Ward today appealed for people to take five minutes to check all around their properties in case their "curious little boy" had got lost and taken shelter.19 Aug 07:11 AM
New ZealandPolice again check river for missing boyA police dive squad is again scouring the Waimata River as the search for missing four-year-old Gisborne boy Lucas Ward enters its third day.19 Aug 12:10 AM
New ZealandSearch for trawler crew stood downThe search for three men missing in the Southern Ocean has been called off, with rescuers saying their chance of survival is 'nil'.18 Aug 06:26 AM
New ZealandAt least three dead after trawler sinks off NZ coastThree bodies have been found and three crew are still missing after a NZ chartered trawler sank in the Southern Ocean with 51 crew on board.17 Aug 10:23 PM
New ZealandPig hunter found safe and wellThe 69-year-old pig hunter who went missing last night near Wanganui has been found safe and well.16 Aug 10:36 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing Russell manPolice dive squad members continue to search for a Northland man presumed drowned after he tried to row across a bay in rough weather.16 Aug 10:14 PM
