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Fears grow of big surge in Texas flood deaths
The floods have so far killed 119 people, with more than 160 still missing.
Texas floods claim over 100 lives, search for 160+ missing continues
Kerr County suffered the most damage, with at least 94 dead.
Ferry sinks en route to Bali, 4 dead and 30 missing in rough seas
Early efforts to reach the doomed vessel were initially hampered by adverse weather.
Brazilian tourist found dead after fall at Indonesia volcano
Juliana Marins' body was found 600 metres down a ravine.
Aoraki/Mt Cook alpine rescue team suspended for winter after staff departures
Police will co-ordinate rescue operations via other SAR teams and helicopter providers.
Police use drone in search for missing woman in Christchurch
Elisabeth Nicholls vanished from a retirement village in Riccarton two weeks ago.
Body found after person swept away in Canterbury river
Emergency services were called to the Lewis Pass Rd area about 2pm.
Glacier collapse devastates Swiss village, one person missing
Evacuated residents are safe, but a 64-year-old man is still missing.
Watch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizes
As swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.
Tramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuries
He wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.
'Incredibly distressing': Search paused for missing climber
'We know this is difficult news for them (the tramper's family).'
Search for missing British hiker Eli Sweeting resumes in Milford Sound
The search was temporarily halted on Thursday due to bad weather.
Tragic end to search for missing Masterton man
'This was not the outcome we were hoping for,' police said.
'We just want him home safe': Light spotted on route where hiker went missing; family speaks
A family member says the search is concentrated on the area the light was spotted.
Missing hiker: Family of British man to join search in Fiordland
Eli Sweeting was reported missing late on Sunday.
Search for missing hiker in Milford Sound
The man failed to return home yesterday evening, police say.
Body found at Whangamatā Beach believed to be missing man
Police believe the body on the beach is Jarrod Kingi, missing since April 25.
Police search for Great Barrier Island resident Julie Butler
The 55-year-old usually lives on her yacht, the “Blazing Shadz”.
Family rescued in near-freezing conditions on Mt Taranaki
'The family had changed their plans without informing anyone.'
Auckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls death
A walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.
Hikers rescued after river floods exit in Kaimāī Range
Police urge preparation after two rescues and a death in Kaimāī Range over long weekend.
One person dead after falling into river near Wairere Falls
Police, search and rescue staff located the man’s body late this afternoon.
'Left without answers': How new interactive missing persons map could be ‘game-changer’
The map records last known locations, aiding searches for human remains.
Rescue helicopter charity celebrates double-milestone
PSRT is the charity that owns, maintains and kits out six rescue helicopters.
Life on the edge of NZ’s highest peak: Inside the Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue team
The Herald joined the highly-trained group on a hair-raising training mission.
Eruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legend
His contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.
Popular day hike deceptively dangerous
Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.