Christmas comes early for Cook Strait kayaker swept out to sea
"Although the man had enough equipment, a number of things went wrong."
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Coastguard, surf lifesaving club, Search & Rescue and rescue chopper crew all notified.
Exclusive: A decade on, inside Christchurch's broken cathedral
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Body found in Katikati believed to be Shaun Donovan
The body was found at 5.45pm on Saturday.
Waterfront rescuer: 'It's lucky we investigated'
James Copsey said the woman's cries for help were "echoing" around the waterfront.
Bush rescue: 'They gave us two hours before they were lifting multiple bodies out'
When four teens were stuck in rugged bush, one thing stood between life and death.
'Lady luck was at play': Kayakers save pair from harbour
The pair spent an hour in the water before they were rescued.
Lost at sea: Boaties used TV show to hatch rescue plan from deserted island
First their boat broke down, then it sunk before the men took refuge on a deserted island.
Man seriously injured, rescued after Queenstown cliff fall
The tricky retrieval took several hours.
A teen hunter reported missing in South Canterbury has made contact
Marcus McKay, 19, had been missing since 9pm on Friday.
Body of missing man found in Waikawa River
It's thought that the man was whitebaiting at the time.
Search will continue into Sunday for missing person off the Mount beach
The search will continue until nightfall and begin again tomorrow.
'A light to our lives': Family of missing woman plead for information
The family of missing woman Rebeka Storey are asking the public for help.
Missing woman mystery: Police call off search after 24 days
Melissa Ewings was last seen just before dusk near her home in Clarence.
Body found at Muriwai Beach confirmed as that of missing fisherman
Lianpeng Liang, 43, fell into the water while fishing at Bethells Beach last week.
Missing North Shore woman, 75, found safe in Takapuna
Brenda Stapleton has been found safe in Takapuna.
Rock fishermen reminded to wear lifejackets as search continues for missing man
Searchers were now hoping for a 'miracle' as the man remains missing this afternoon.
Search to continue for fisherman missing at Bethells Beach
Police search and rescue teams will be out looking for the fisherman today.
Fisherman missing after falling into water near Auckland beach
A police Eagle helicopter was unable to find this fisherman this afternoon.
'A terrible shock': Friends of woman who died on Ruapehū shaken by tragedy
Emma Langley had made a wide network of friends in just one year in public service.
Missing woman mystery: Police 'continue to have concerns'
It's been nearly a fortnight since the 31-year-old was last seen.
British woman who plunged to her death on Mt Ruapehū named
Emma Langley was enjoying a trip out with friends when events took a tragic turn.
Missing woman mystery: Cellphone, 'items of interest' found
Search for missing woman Melissa Ewings scaled back after phone found.
Missing for nine days: Search scaled back but police still investigating mystery
Phone tracked to within 100m of Melissa Ewings' house - but no sign of her.
Missing woman 'mystery': Police track phone to 100m
Melissa Ewings, 31, hasn't been seen for eight days despite an extensive police search.
'Lucky to be alive': Drifting diver rescued 15km out to sea
A diver was found far out to sea and his rescuers say he's lucky he was found.
Woman killed after slipping, falling during Mt Ruapehū ascent
The woman was in a group of nine people traversing the Cathedral Rocks on the east side.
Tramper winched to safety after suffering heart attack
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Police at Sumner Beach after report of water accident
Police operation after reported 'water incident' stood down at 10.30pm.
Trampers find man collapsed on Coromandel track
A group of trampers were walking in the Pinnacles when they stumbled across a man.
Search continues for missing 31-year-old
On Sunday she told a friend she was going for a walk, but has not been heard from since.
Body of missing Kiwi paraglider found in US
Kiwi paraglider James Oroc finally found after intensive three-week search.