Rescued tramper: 'I never lost hope'
Jessica O'Connor is "eternally grateful" to her rescuers.
Jessica O'Connor is "eternally grateful" to her rescuers.
But police not happy with their decision to go into the bush.
Tachyon Hutt set off across the strait with no food, water or waterproof clothing.
Those aboard a Defence helicopter spotted the two in a tiny 3m clearing.
Steve Cottle described the area as "insanely rugged" but "dangerously beautiful".
Jess O'Connor and Dion Reynolds were found alive in Kahurangi National Park yesterday.
The missing woman's mother never gave up hope the pair would be found alive.
The Nelson pair's survival is one of many amazing tales Kiwis have been through.
A jersey found in the search for two missing trampers is not thought to be connected.
Weather could affect search capabilities over the next few days.
Elicia Hughes-Sutherland hasn't been seen since Thursday.
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Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds have not been seen since May 9.
'We have been searching from the river mouth up into the high country.'
Local said he had never seen so many surfers there but beachgoers were being "sensible".
Police search for missing teen goes on.
Liam McPherson: 'On the last day, I just couldn't walk. My body was just drained.'
Auckland family grateful for support while teenager was missing for two days.
The comments have been labelled "inappropriate" by the NZ Deerstalkers Association.
'The woman was walking her dog but misjudged the speed of the tide coming in.'
"She was everything and more of what a big sister should be."
He survived nearly three days on meat from a deer he'd shot earlier, and limpets and paua.
A 39-year-old hunter is missing on Stewart Island.
A Breaker Bay resident acted quickly when the 4.5 metre boat started to sink.
French teenager Eloi Rolland has been missing since March 7.
Jaden Chhayrann, 17, has been missing since Friday afternoon.
The six people were stranded by the river for about nine hours.
Stories from those trapped in the Hotel Grand Chancellor make for compelling viewing.
Simpson has been described as sparkly and infectious, with a great thirst for life.
Police say 16 LandSAR members and two dog teams will pick up search at daylight today.