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
PremiumNew ZealandWatch: Police used 28 motion-activated cameras during Tom Phillips manhunt11 Dec 03:00 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
New ZealandBody found in search for missing woman in Upper HuttPolice said Anita Hart had last been seen on November 13.19 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandWhy rāhui matters: The meaning behind coastal closure after Whangārei tragedyThe rāhui is said to offer time for healing and safe recovery of the missing.17 Nov 03:04 AM
New ZealandRelief after group who missed return time on river trip contact policeThe river is a popular spot for rafting and other water pursuits. 16 Nov 10:25 PM
New ZealandSearch to resume for man missing off Whangārei coastThe body of the first man was found in the water yesterday morning.16 Nov 09:05 AM
New ZealandHave you seen Anita? Police search for missing Upper Hutt womanShe was last seen wearing a blue beanie, a blue jacket, and dark-coloured trousers.16 Nov 08:37 AM
WellingtonHelicopter crashes near Wellington beach, pilot freed after rescueRescuers were alerted at about 7.50am after a distress signal was triggered. 15 Nov 08:55 PM
New ZealandBody found after fishing boat went missing off Whangārei coastSearch efforts are ongoing to find the other person who remains missing.15 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandHelicopter rescues three people caught by tide at Whiritoa BeachOne person suffered a suspected broken leg; a photographer was also rescued after being washed into the surf. Video / Westpac RescueWatch13 Nov 05:14 AM
WorldAt least 21 dead after migrant boat capsizes off MalaysiaAbout 70 people were on board, many believed to be Rohingya from Myanmar.10 Nov 05:09 PM
WellingtonLuxon ‘would not take no for an answer’ in gifting child’s bike to policeThe PM's donation was one of 165 gifts given to police in the last year.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman found dead after failing to return from West Coast trampPolice were alerted early Saturday after the 27-year-old failed to return.03 Nov 12:25 AM
WorldJamaica reels after Hurricane Melissa kills 28 and flattens western townsAt least 28 people have died, nine more than the previous official count.02 Nov 10:55 PM
New ZealandPolice say no foul play suspected in teacher's mysterious disappearanceBut Jayleb-Che Dean's family still believes people know more than they're telling.31 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandHow dementia trackers are helping Northland families keep loved ones safePeople with dementia can go wandering with a goal to find something or wander aimlessly.28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrayfishing tragedy: Friends found in water after boat capsize, rāhui in placeTwo fishermen whose boat capsized off the coast of Napier were found 90 minutes apart.21 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandGroup of 'disoriented' trampers rescued from Raglan bushPolice say the group called for help shortly after 6pm on Saturday.18 Oct 06:55 PM
New Zealand‘Could help have come sooner?’: Whakaari inquest questions rescue delayAnna Adams said no official rescue reached survivors within two crucial hours.15 Oct 07:19 PM
WorldNew clues shift focus in hunt for missing 4yo Gus LamontCriminologist Xanthe Mallett said it now appears a third party is involved.11 Oct 12:19 AM
New ZealandVisitors to popular Rotorua natural pools sought as search for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che continuesPolice have been combing the area around the hot and cold pools on Waiotapu Loop Rd.10 Oct 06:25 AM
