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Family rescued after getting into difficulty at Piha beach
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand is warning beachgoers to swim between the flags.
‘Stabilised on scene’: Critical rescue after Ngāruroro River incident
A man has been left in a serious condition after boating incident on the Hawke's Bay river
‘Had to survive’: Rescued teen posts for first time after waterfall ordeal
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
Rotorua man missing for four days found 'safe and well'
Police have thanked the public for their help in finding Hayden Kemp.
Flood, landslide warning for quake-battered Port Vila
Following last week's 7.3 magnitude earthquake, Vanuatu now faces heavy rainfall.
Man dies after jumping from side of boat near Moutohora Island, Whakatāne
The man was pulled unresponsive from the water after the jump.
Search resumes for bridge-jumper missing in Waikato River
Extensive searches failed to locate the man, who jumped from Pukete Bridge.
Harbourmaster warns boaties must have wreck-removal insurance
Regional council wants divers from wrecked boat to pay for its clean up.
NZ Herald Live: Fire stand up at the Tawera Memorial Hall, Springfield
An out of control fire in Canterbury has doubled in size to nearly 980 hectares as crews battle to contain it.
Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue: Search remains on hold amid strong winds
Three climbers have been missing since Monday and are presumed dead from a fatal fall.
Staff working off-duty to keep national rescue centre operating – Govt steps in
Additional funding has been announced for more staff to keep watch at the centre.
'Absolutely shattered': Friends, family of climber missing on Mt Cook pay tribute
The search for the three foreigners will not be able to continue until tomorrow.
Search under way after kayak found, owner missing
Air crews launch search in response to Manukau Harbour incident.
Three injured, one trapped after boat flips on Raglan bar
Sixty-one lives have been lost in water-related incidents in New Zealand this year.
Aoraki Mt Cook search: Police reveal grave concerns for missing climbers
The three climbers are believed to have suffered a fatal fall.
Weather forces pause in search for overdue climbers on Mt Cook
Police said the three climbers had been due to complete their climb at 8.30am today.
Rāhui in place at Waipū after woman’s death near river mouth
'Our hearts go out to all who are grieving this loss,' surf live-saving club says.
'Tragic accident': Soldier swept away rescuing his dog remembered as ‘talented man’
Chief of Army says gunner's death is being felt across Ngāti Tūmatauenga and wider NZDF.
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.
Rāhui remains in place as search for missing 83-year-old swimmer continues
The rāhui prevents people from fishing, netting and taking shellfish.
Tairāwhiti news digest: New immersion suits for rescue chopper teams
A generous donation has seen rescue chopper crews equipped with immersion suits.
Lightly clad climber’s legs ‘shredded’ in ‘spur-of-moment’ ascent
The injured man had to spend nearly six hours close to the Mt Taranaki summit.
Climber survives 250m plunge on Mt Taranaki; five rescued in 24 hours
One person was also taken off the mountain suffering from hypothermia.
'A bloody legend': Guide killed in avalanche living his best life, family say
Brett Evans, 38, was killed in an avalanche in Canterbury last week.
Stranded Mt Cook climbers rescued after four nights
The two men are said to be in good spirits after spending four nights in a hut.
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.