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Tramper rescued after overnight stay in bush with no food or water
The man got lost after becoming disorientated on a track near Waikanae.
Man missing in Manawatū River serving NZ Defence Force member
Iwi have placed a rāhui on the river.
Climbers trapped on Mt Cook at risk of frostbite as they continue to wait for rescue
An alpine rescue crew is in touch with the climbers stranded since Tuesday.
Injured climbers may remain trapped on Mt Cook for days after another freezing night
Rescuers are on standby while they wait for a gap in the weather.
Whitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' wave
Fellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.
Injured climbers trapped overnight on Mt Cook, weather hampers rescue efforts
The injured pair spent the night high up the mountain, hemmed in by bad weather.
Plane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau Harbour
It has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.
Broken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopter
The Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George Heard
Major search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morning
Emergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward
Family ‘heartbroken’ as hunt for man missing in Manukau Harbour continues
The missing man's niece says the family 'were still in shock' over the capsize.
Autopsy completed on 5-year-old found dead in pond
Authorities have completed their examination as family plan tangi.
'Beautiful little man': Fundraiser for 5-year-old Khyzah's family raises over $10,000
'The loss of this cherished boy has left a big hole in everyone’s hearts.'
Stranded divers swim over an hour to deserted island before being rescued
Once ashore, the men used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire.
Body found in search for missing Gisborne 5-year-old boy
The extensive search started Sunday afternoon.
Five rescued from capsized boat in Manukau Harbour
Coastguard and police attended the incident near Puketutu Island this morning.
No map, matches, or GPS: Ill-prepared hunters rescued from Southland forest
With temperatures dropping to below zero, the pair were lucky to find their way out.
'Lucky to be alive': Man found after 48 hours in the bush with no locator beacon
Search and rescue said the man's actions are a textbook example of what not to do.
Seven people accounted for following reports of yacht in trouble
The Coastguard is understood to have attended the scene
‘Rapidly out of daylight’: Survival skills help save father and son trapped in bush
Duo were off the track and facing huge waterfalls: 'Fall over them and die kind of stuff'.
'Slayer of all slayers': Tributes flow for dead Gisborne fishermen
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stolz said the men were loved, well respected and will be missed.
'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermen
A police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.
'Did not return': Drone deployed in search for missing woman, 67, near Wairere Falls
Police want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.
Missing Te Atatū woman Monica Reid ‘located deceased’, police say
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Search and rescue operation under way in Lower Hutt
He was last seen about 5.30pm yesterday.
Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman
The experienced tramper, 79, has been missing since March.