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Kaitāia man gets nuclear test medal after 67-year wait
The Far North's Russell Hockley finally gets his King Charles III Nuclear Medal.
Rāhui clarified after diver found dead at Aramoana Beach, Hawke's Bay
Police received a report at 7.35pm that a diver was overdue returning at Aramoana Beach.
Oar, rope found in search for missing fisherman
More items believed to belong to missing Ōpōtiki fisherman have been found
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.
Watch: Coastguard rescues kayaker caught in heavy swells
Coastguard skipper Henry van Tuel said conditions on the water were deteriorating.
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.
'Fantastic result': Father and son survive hours in the water after boat capsizes
They were found at Ponui Island at 12.23am, more than six hours after their boat sank.
'At least we're alive': Crew of stricken vessel rescued from Tauranga Harbour
The trimaran had flipped in the middle of a shipping channel, with a cargo ship due.
Boatload of capsized fishermen 'tremendously lucky' after risky Kawau Island rescue
NZ Coastguard are 'ecstatic' with the rescue 45km north of Auckland after 11am today.
Big blaze on Rakino Island
Fire crews from Auckland, Waiheke Island and Howick have been sent.
Person rescued from the water off Mullet Bay, Motutapu Island
The Coastguard was alerted to a boat on the rocks just after midday today.
Coastguard, public help in rescue after Wanganui River capsize
'Quick and calm rescue' for boat that capsized near Whanganui Port.
Police identify man found dead in Tauranga Harbour
Emergency services were alerted yesterday morning to a body in the Tauranga Harbour.
Man resuscitated twice on beach after boat flips in Coromandel
Paramedics and lifeguards resuscitated a man twice on the beach at a holiday hotspot.
Four in hospital - including two children - as boat flips in Coromandel
Boy among those critical after boat flipped on bar.
Lucky escape as boat flips at 'treacherous' Tairua bar
Coastguard says it was low tide at the time the boat capsized.
'Dead in the water': Boaties recall moments after vessel flipped
"I didn't think I was going to make it, to be honest," one of the men admitted.
Mystery jet-ski hero saves boaties tipped on Raglan Bar
Do you know who the mystery jet ski hero is?
Suspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hours
One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.
NZ-led task force seizes giant supply of drugs in the Indian Ocean
The task force seized 975kg of heroin, 523kg of meth and 4244kg of hash in November.
Missing family found safe after fishing trip
The four children are between the ages of 7 and 11.
'This is why we do it': Photo captures emotional reunion after Coastguard rescue
The kayaker was rescued from his sinking vessel after more than an hour in the water.
'We're supposed to be strong': First responders open up about mental health
Former and current first responders support the establishment of a homestead retreat.
Daughter of Manukau Harbour boat tragedy: 'My dad was my best friend'
Udom Roopsom, 54, was a father of two, keen fisherman and plasterer.
Manukau boating tragedy: Police release names of three victims
The men who died were aged 54, 61 and 70.
Manukau Harbour tragedy: Boaties criticise Coastguard response
Local boaties said Coastguard wasn't near the Manukau Bar as hundreds crossed it.
Manukau Harbour tragedy: Boaties thanked for 'heroic actions'
Boaties and emergency services have been thanked for recovering bodies of three men.