New Zealand'Incredibly difficult': Body found in search for missing diverThe body is believed to be that of a diver reported missing from Whatipū Beach yesterday.10 Jul 11:08 PM
New ZealandMan rescued after night in car wreck on Great Barrier IslandA motorist was winched to safety by a rescue helicopter hours after being trapped when his car plunged 15m down a bank on Great Barrier Island.Watch10 Jul 03:21 AM
WorldFears grow of big surge in Texas flood deaths The floods have so far killed 119 people, with more than 160 still missing.09 Jul 07:25 PM
PremiumNew ZealandRobo cop: Police trial drones to uncover hidden graves in murder cold cases04 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldBrazilian tourist found dead after fall at Indonesia volcanoJuliana Marins' body was found 600 metres down a ravine.24 Jun 08:33 PM
New ZealandAoraki/Mt Cook alpine rescue team suspended for winter after staff departuresPolice will co-ordinate rescue operations via other SAR teams and helicopter providers.19 Jun 10:14 PM
New ZealandPolice use drone in search for missing woman in ChristchurchElisabeth Nicholls vanished from a retirement village in Riccarton two weeks ago.18 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandBody found after person swept away in Canterbury river Emergency services were called to the Lewis Pass Rd area about 2pm.05 Jun 05:45 AM
WorldGlacier collapse devastates Swiss village, one person missingEvacuated residents are safe, but a 64-year-old man is still missing.29 May 12:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizesAs swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.25 May 08:43 AM
New ZealandTramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuriesHe wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.15 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly distressing': Search paused for missing climber'We know this is difficult news for them (the tramper's family).' 12 May 06:27 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing British hiker Eli Sweeting resumes in Milford Sound The search was temporarily halted on Thursday due to bad weather.10 May 11:05 PM
New ZealandTragic end to search for missing Masterton man'This was not the outcome we were hoping for,' police said.10 May 03:42 AM
New Zealand'We just want him home safe': Light spotted on route where hiker went missing; family speaksA family member says the search is concentrated on the area the light was spotted.09 May 01:42 AM
New ZealandMissing hiker: Family of British man to join search in FiordlandEli Sweeting was reported missing late on Sunday.07 May 11:41 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing hiker in Milford SoundThe man failed to return home yesterday evening, police say.04 May 08:41 PM
New ZealandBody found at Whangamatā Beach believed to be missing manPolice believe the body on the beach is Jarrod Kingi, missing since April 25.30 Apr 11:16 PM
New ZealandPolice search for Great Barrier Island resident Julie ButlerThe 55-year-old usually lives on her yacht, the “Blazing Shadz”.24 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandFamily rescued in near-freezing conditions on Mt Taranaki'The family had changed their plans without informing anyone.'24 Apr 03:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland man named as victim in Wairere Falls deathA walker saw him fall into the river at 11.50am on Saturday.23 Apr 09:52 PM
New ZealandHikers rescued after river floods exit in Kaimāī RangePolice urge preparation after two rescues and a death in Kaimāī Range over long weekend.21 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after falling into river near Wairere FallsPolice, search and rescue staff located the man’s body late this afternoon.20 Apr 06:50 AM
New Zealand'Left without answers': How new interactive missing persons map could be ‘game-changer’ The map records last known locations, aiding searches for human remains.18 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandRescue helicopter charity celebrates double-milestonePSRT is the charity that owns, maintains and kits out six rescue helicopters.02 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandLife 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. 28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandEruptions, quakes, tsunamis: Barry's journey to policing legendHis contributions include work on the Christchurch earthquake and the Whakaari eruption.27 Mar 05:00 AM
