Whistle-stop trip to climb highest peak ends in tragedy for dad of three girls
Petr Mandik died during a rockfall while climbing Aoraki/Mt Cook.
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Death of tramper sparks changes to DOC volunteer hut warden training
DOC has improved visitor safety information on several routes in the Nelson Lakes.
'Exhausted and cold' boaties rescued by surfers after vessel flips on Canterbury bar
St John Ambulance staff treated two boaties plucked from the sea.
Swimmer missing at waterfall, second person plucked to safety
Search and rescue teams have been dispatched to Maruia Falls in Shenandoah near Murchison.
Auckland boatie's death leaves family 'heartbroken'
Tēvita Moeakiola was a loving father of four, his eldest son said.
Fisherman missing after being swept off rocks
Family and friends have been searching for the man alongside emergency services.
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Seven survivors found by RNZAF following rescue mission near Kiribati
Air Force finds two missing boats within 10 nautical miles of each other.
'Huddled in the cold': Trampers take wrong turn in extreme weather - saved by cell phone call
The couple was rescued seven hours after the initial alarm was raised.
Paraglider taken to hospital after Christchurch cliff rescue
The paraglider had been "picked up by the wind" and landed partway down a cliff.
'Forever out fishing': Police formally suspend search for missing fisherman
A rāhui will remain in place along the coast near Tōrere until further notice.
Oar, rope found in search for missing fisherman
More items believed to belong to missing Ōpōtiki fisherman have been found
Missing fisherman: Relative clings to hope man with 'massive heart' will be found
Police reassess plans as bad weather looks set to continue to hamper the search.
Small plane makes crash-landing in estuary near Nelson
The two occupants have minor injuries and have been helped to shore by nearby vessels.
Paraglider saved in dramatic helicopter rescue after 10 metre fall in Huntly
The man is in a serious condition in hospital.
Man rescued after becoming trapped on cliff face
The man was well equipped to spend the night but could not move from where he was.
'Over the moon': Missing pair reunited with tearful family
Grins all round as Alan Mortimore, 49, and 14-year-old son Danny return after three days.
Late-night rescue of jet-skier missing around Manukau Harbour
The alarm was raised after the jet-skier didn't return from his trip the previous night.
How iPhone helped save life of Kiwi snowboarder in Swiss Alps
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Divers recover body from river canyon in Milford Sound
The tramper intended to climb the Devil's Armchair but was reported missing on Monday.
'Trip of a lifetime' turns to tragedy: Dad-of-three was worried about looming storm
Transport Accident Investigation Commission launch investigation, asking public for help.
Father-of-three worried about weather before fatal trip
'He was a good bugger. He wasn't only my son, he was my mate,' says grieving father.
Three dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North Cape
A distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.
Heartbreak in search for missing man: Police find body at bottom of cliff
Wayne Taylor, 54, was reported missing on February 22.
Missing doctor a 'lovely soul' - hundreds join search to find him
Hundreds of volunteers join search for Pāpāmoa 31-year-old.
Young New Yorker rescued twice in 2 days after failed hiking attempts
If at first you don't succeed, perhaps think before trying again.
Five-year-old who fell down well in Morocco's last words
Relative of Rayan who was trapped down a well reveals the boy's tragic final words.
Hope, then heartbreak: 5yo trapped for days pulled out of well, but did not survive
The 5-year-old boy spent five days trapped in a narrow, 32m deep well.
Person rescued from the water off Mullet Bay, Motutapu Island
The Coastguard was alerted to a boat on the rocks just after midday today.
West Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters rise
A mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.
Police appeal for information in Whangamatā sea search
So far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.
Overturned kayak: Police urge public to help identify owner
Empty kayak with fishing rods and bait found near Auckland's Motuihe Island.
Search underway for swimmer missing in surf at Karioitahi beach
Police say the person was reported missing just before 9pm yesterday.
NZ's shocking summer continues: Child dies after incident at waterfall beauty spot
As of this evening, there have been 28 water-related deaths across NZ.