Latest fromSearch and Rescue
![Rugby chaos, New Caledonia unrest and half-marathon blunder | Focus Morning Bulletin May 24, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby chaos, New Caledonia unrest and half-marathon blunder | Focus Morning Bulletin May 24, 2024
Richie McCaw speaks out on rugby’s civil war, more Kiwis get the green light to evacuate New Caledonia and how a husband's ‘toxic’ actions almost cost this wife a race victory.
![Whānau of Karnin Petera acknowledge search and rescue efforts at national awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whānau of Karnin Petera acknowledge search and rescue efforts at national awards
Two Northland search and rescue missions were acknowledged yesterday evening.
![Surf life-savers humbled by cyclone rescue honour: 'A privilege to be able to respond'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Surf life-savers humbled by cyclone rescue honour: 'A privilege to be able to respond'
They rescued about 250 people, navigating IRBs under power lines and around debris.
!['It's just what we do' - Northland on map at NZ Search and Rescue Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It's just what we do' - Northland on map at NZ Search and Rescue Awards
Rescue efforts between January 1 and December 31, 2023 are recognised at the awards.
![Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman
One man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.
![Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial
The three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.
![Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says
The men, in their mid-30s, had just arrived from India with their wives and children.
![Dramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024
Skipper speaks out after Manukau Harbour rescue, health experts warn of a measles epidemic and Hamas considers Israel’s latest cease-fire offer in the latest NZ Herald headlines.
![Search for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Search for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continues
The man has been missing for almost a week.
![Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast
How a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.
![Tramper, 79, now missing for a week in Waikato forest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tramper, 79, now missing for a week in Waikato forest
She was last seen wearing trail-type shoes, black pants and possibly a silver jacket.
![Search continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Search continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forest
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
![Search under way for 79-year-old tramper missing over four days in Waikato](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Search under way for 79-year-old tramper missing over four days in Waikato
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
!['Just awesome': Missing man's miracle survival after two-week bush ordeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Just awesome': Missing man's miracle survival after two-week bush ordeal
Family have shared details of Jon Ellison's incredible journey through the bush.
![Missing diver found 'cold and tired' after search at coastal Auckland community tonight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Missing diver found 'cold and tired' after search at coastal Auckland community tonight
The Eagle helicopter and specialist police teams were involved in the search.
!['Game-changer': Bigger, smarter rescue chopper added to BoP fleet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Game-changer': Bigger, smarter rescue chopper added to BoP fleet
A new 'top-of-the-line' chopper will service the region.
!['Majestic goat' leads son to missing dad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Majestic goat' leads son to missing dad
Brent Harrison was tramping in the Tararua Range when he got lost and confused.
![Missing tramper found alive in Tararua Ranges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Missing tramper found alive in Tararua Ranges
Brent Harrison had been reported missing on Monday.
![Search for man missing after hike north of Wellington](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Search for man missing after hike north of Wellington
The missing man is believed to be a 72-year-old experienced tramper.
![Led astray: Tourists lost for a week in bush after following Google Maps](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Led astray: Tourists lost for a week in bush after following Google Maps
Two German tourists are lucky to be alive after a misdirection from Google Maps.