WorldHuman head believed to be that of missing WA snorkeller Wen ‘Walter’ Gu foundPolice say the remains were found on Fence Reef Beach, north of Ledge Point.06 Jan 10:28 PM
New ZealandDrones, helicopters and specialist crews at work in week-long hunt for tramperConnor Purvis, 20, set out to tramp alone about December 30 and did not return.05 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandPolice continue search for tramper missing in South Island national park“He was expected to return on 30 December, but did not.”05 Jan 06:46 AM
New ZealandPolice issue urgent appeal in large-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramper04 Jan 08:46 AM
New ZealandGisborne Land Search and Rescue volunteer Chris Sharp recognised again for service30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognised30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan saved from rocks at Fishermans Cove, WhangaparāoaA witness said the man was trapped on the rocks for at least an hour. Video / Riki WaughWatch30 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandBody found during search for missing jetskierThe man went missing on Christmas Day while jetskiing at Port Waikato.26 Dec 09:44 PM
AucklandPerson dies after being swept away by waves at Piha BeachThe police Eagle helicopter was deployed to help find the person.26 Dec 01:30 AM
New Zealand5-year-old rescued, one still missing after Christmas Day jet ski incident at Port WaikatoA rāhui has been placed over Port Waikato and surrounding areas.25 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandLifesaving tech: Rescue helicopter seeks new night‑vision goggles fundingThe upgraded goggles give clearer views of ridgelines, trees and low cloud.23 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandDesperate search as person missing in water off the CoromandelA search operation is underway after two people got into difficulty this morning.21 Dec 11:32 PM
New ZealandWhy police say they could not safely move sooner on Tom PhillipsRegular assessments weighed if armed squads should lead attempts to find him.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly summer on our mountains: Six climbers killed in just four weeksSince 2008, 15 climbers have died while summiting Aoraki/Mt Cook.20 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandStruggle with cliffside rescue ‘tip of the iceberg’, firefighter saysThe Fire and Emergency call log records that police blocked a rescue helicopter over cost.18 Dec 07:45 PM
Christchurch‘He lived life to its fullest’: Family's tribute to climber killed on Fiordland peakConnor McKenzie, 28, died climbing Sabre Peak in remote Fiordland.18 Dec 04:23 AM
New Zealand'A tragic outcome': Aoraki climbers believed dead after ice avalanchePolice say evidence shows the pair were likely caught in a known icefall hazard zone.18 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandFriends raise almost $150k for family of Aoraki guide Thomas VialletetAlmost $150,000 has been raised for the family of late mountain guide Thomas Vialletet.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandFar North fishing trip turns to tragedy as missing man named by policeMan Bock Lee, 65, of Hamilton, was swept into the sea at Tapotupotu Bay on November 23.15 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandClimbers missing on Aoraki as two others found dead in FiordlandStrong winds and rain are limiting the Aoraki/Mount Cook search effort.15 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandThe four-year manhunt for Tom PhillipsPhillips’ final campsite was hidden in a 129m-wide clump of trees off Te Anga Rd. Video / Michael Morrah / Mike ScottWatch11 Dec 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Police used 28 motion-activated cameras during Tom Phillips manhuntPhillips’ final campsite was hidden in a 129m-wide clump of trees off Te Anga Rd.11 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Devastating news': Tramper who died on West Coast named Amy MacIver, 53, of Māpua, died while tramping in the Klondyke Valley on Friday.09 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandBody of missing swimmer, 23, found at Lake Wainamu after police searchThe death at the lake near Bethells Beach will now be referred to the coroner.08 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandTramper dies after beacon activated in remote West Coast bushThe tramper's body could not be recovered until the weather cleared on Saturday.07 Dec 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe vanished: 62 people have disappeared without trace on NZ’s tallest peak'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.'03 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing Tokoroa teacher suspendedThe 36-year-old vanished at a Rotorua swimming hole.28 Nov 07:33 PM
WorldAustralian police renew search for woman missing on run in 2024 Samantha Murphy was completing her regular morning run through a park when she vanished.26 Nov 10:04 PM
New ZealandMount Maunganui lifeguards carry out 11 rescues in one afternoonStorms have reshaped sandbanks, creating new rips along the main beach.23 Nov 04:39 AM
