New ZealandMen left clinging to chilly bin praise cops for rescuePair were left clinging to a chilly bin but fortunately wearing lifejackets.09 Mar 12:16 AM
WorldPolice call off search for alleged Aussie conwoman Melissa CaddickPolice divers searching the waters near Caddick's Sydney home turn up no new leads.05 Mar 08:14 PM
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New ZealandFreedom: Beached trawler finally refloatedThe Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.28 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandDiver dies in Far North, another is rescuedThe diver's death will be referred to the coroner.28 Feb 01:09 AM
New ZealandMountaineer who was rescued after 8-days stranded in Southern Alps missing againPolice are worried about Marni Sheppeard and appealing for help finding her.25 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandNo prosecution of mayday yachties who went missing off Coromandel coastThe skipper didn't seem to know how the mayday system worked.23 Feb 06:29 PM
New ZealandMiracle at sea: Sailor left bobbing in Pacific Ocean clinging to floating rubbishVidam Perevertilov woke in the Pacific Ocean to the sight of his ship sailing away.23 Feb 08:25 AM
New ZealandWoman found in Mōkau after being trapped in cave by high tideA woman has been found after a search in the North Island town of Mōkau.22 Feb 04:22 PM
New ZealandSearch for jet skier missing near Port Waikato continuesCalvin Henare has not been seen since falling off the back of a jet ski last night.20 Feb 11:46 PM
New ZealandPolice search for missing jet skier in the Waikato RiverPolice received a report at 7.56pm yesterday of a man who had come of his jetski.20 Feb 06:29 PM
New Zealand'I was desperate': Surfer who wrote 'HELP' in sand reveals movie inspired rescue pleaBen Searancke was cut to the bone after being smashed on rocks for three hours.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Harrowing': 'HELP' surfer's rescue relief - and reunited with 5-day-old girl'This morning I was feeling very thankful and lucky to be alive.'18 Feb 04:48 PM
New ZealandYacht feared missing found, two sailors safeA major search operation had been under way since last night.18 Feb 04:57 AM
New ZealandKarekare surfer rescue: Saviour walker confesses 'I thought he was writing hello'The friends were on the clifftops when they spotted a man writing in the sand.17 Feb 11:12 PM
New ZealandMayday call: 'All they said was they're taking on water and they're sinking'Officials think the yacht may have given an incorrect location.17 Feb 11:03 PM
New ZealandFishermen left clinging to chilly bin saved in second water rescue near Thames in a weekPolice urge boaties to show care after second dramatic water rescue this week.11 Feb 09:54 PM
New ZealandMinutes from tragedy: Four lucky to be alive after boat sank'It could have really easily been a tragic outcome,' Westpac co-pilot.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment four plucked from water after boat sankFour boaties ended up in the water desperate to be rescued.11 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandMan airlifted to safety after being swept 100m down riverThe Canterbury Air Rescue helicopter attended the incident.10 Feb 12:33 AM
New Zealand'We won't stop': 'Exhausted' employer of missing kayaker into fourth week of search'The ocean's a big place, it takes, sometimes it gives back, sometimes it doesn't.'09 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandClothes left on Wellington beach sparks search and rescue operationA search and rescue operation is underway after clothing was found on Hataitai Beach.08 Feb 08:54 PM
KahuWaka rescue: Eight plucked from water after harbour maydayWake from nearby boats caused a waka to become inundated and the crew in trouble.08 Feb 12:08 AM
New ZealandFour winched to safety in waters east of Auckland after boat capsizesThe Auckland rescue helicopter crew pulled three men and one woman from the water.06 Feb 08:09 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing kayaker Koyren Campbell stretches to southern Hawke's Bay coastSearcher says everyone boating on the sea should have an emergency locator beacon.04 Feb 04:50 AM
New ZealandCentral Otago fatal plane crash pilot namedRescuers were hampered by remoteness, fog and low cloud.04 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandPilot's body retrieved from Otago crash siteSearch teams were slogging through rugged central Otago terrain late last night.03 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandRiver rescue: Woman swept away while swimming airlifted from rocksWoman swept downstream while swimming in the Kawarau River this afternoon.03 Feb 04:02 AM
New ZealandIdentity of swimmer missing in Canterbury river revealedThe dive squad completed its search on Monday.03 Feb 12:49 AM
New ZealandBody found in Waikato River in central HamiltonPolice are working to establish the person's identity.27 Jan 06:01 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police rescue missing Auckland boy 100m out to seaAuckland's police helicopter videoed the successful rescue of a small boy at sea.26 Jan 04:11 AM
New Zealand'A small price to pay': Calls for kayakers to carry locator beaconsKoyren Campbell's employer says a $500 locator beacon is a small price to pay.25 Jan 11:52 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing kayaker: 'I'll be out here every day'The official search for Koyren Campbell has been called off - but volunteers press on.22 Jan 09:16 PM