Miracle survival: Trio found alive after helicopter crash
Three survivors found walking a beach.
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Body found and recovered after tramper went missing
An emergency beacon was activated at 7pm on Saturday after the men became separated.
Person rescued after locator beacon set off
The Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand is leading the response.
Three crew saved from sinking cray boat
Cray fishermen rescued from stricken vessel near Chatham Islands.
Crew member dead after fatal injury on fishing vessel
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the death.
'Lucky to be alive': Avalanche survivor Jo Morgan
Adventurer describes heartbreak about moment she realised two "dear friends" had died.
'I'm lucky to be alive' - Jo Morgan's survival after buried in snow for 30 minutes
Jo Morgan "strong but shattered" after miracle escape in tragedy that claims two guides.
Air Force Orion spots missing fishermen
The fishermen had been missing on a 5m boat for four days.
Avalanche survivor plucked to safety from Ben Lomond
Police have received reports of an avalanche on Ben Lomond track above Queenstown.
Bad weather hampers rescue of 'lightly equipped' climber
Rescuers were encouraged by movement of the man's emergency beacon yesterday.
Missing pilot: 'Wonderful father' and 'very good husband'
Brother describes loved one as "one of kind who had affected a lot of lives"
Search for missing pilot Matt Wallis suspended
Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw said police no longer expect to find Matt Wallis alive.
Wanaka rallies in search for Warbirds founder's son after chopper crash
Missing pilot is Matt Wallis, son of Warbirds over Wanaka founder Sir Tim Wallis.
Four fishermen rescued from hull of upturned boat
Kiwi rescue officials help save the lives of four fishermen north-east of American Samoa.
Distress beacons can save lives: Rescue centre
Two hunters were rescued on the West Coast, north of Haast, yesterday morning.
Lucky escapes for Mt Aspiring solo trampers
Male tramper was not able to raise the alarm when he found himself in trouble.
Kiribati ferry missing with 50 on board
A search is underway for a Kiribati ferry missing for seven days with 50 people on board.
Rescue chopper flies tramper to hospital
A tramper had to be airlifted from Comyns Hut, in the Blackhill Range, early this evening
Adventure 'in my DNA' - rescued sailor
Rescued sailor heading out on classic yacht Waitangi
High-altitude rescue on Mt Cook
Two helicopters called for climbers caught in rock fall near summit.
Sailor tells of surviving sinking
The swells were huge when the solo sailor knew he'd have to take his chances in the ocean.
Stricken yachtie plucked to safety in dramatic rescue
Family and friends say they're relieved that Harald Solfjeld is now safe.
Glider killed in accident 'friendly, social' man
The glider had been flying for decades and came from a family of aviators.
Rescue reunion: 'I owe these guys my life'
Survivors share their stories at the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter patient gathering.
Aussie pair rescued from Remarkables
The two were rescued by helicopter after ten hours shivering on an exposed, high ledge.
Missing Kiribati fishermen found
NZDF find three Kiribati fishermen who were missing for four days in the Pacific Ocean.
Injured tramper choppered out of dense bush
An injured tramper in her 50s has been winched out of dense bush in the Rimutaka Ranges.
Injured woman airlifted out of bush east of Rotorua
A 35-year-old woman was airlifted out of bush near Opotiki following a serious fall.
Couple rescued after boat wrecked on rocks
A couple were forced to spend the night outdoors after their boat ran aground.
Family on stricken vessel rescued by NZ ketch
NZ ketch rescues family on board stricken catamaran on remote reef in South Pacific Ocean.
Rescued Kiwi yachties on their way to Fiji
The four Kiwi yachties on board the Jungle are on their way to Fiji
Skipper refuses to abandon his vessel
An ocean tanker, rescue helicopter and a tug boat were part of $15,000 rescue.
Fishermen survive 1.45am liferaft ordeal
Three lucky West Coast fishermen survived an early-morning liferaft ordeal in heavy seas.
Multi-national Coastguard exercise over Auckland
A United States' Coastguard Hercules C-150 was among those involved in the exercise.