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Dramatic rescue of family from raging Motueka River rapids
Police say the family had the wrong gear and no knowledge of the river.
Yachties found safe after mayday calls sparked search and rescue mission
Two people on a yacht have been found safe and well after mayday calls last night.
Late-night mayday from missing yacht sparks search and rescue in Bay of Plenty
Search and rescue crews are looking for a vessel after two mayday calls last night.
Homunga Bay rescue: Coastguard tows boat to safety amid massive chop
There was a "massive amount of chop" making the search for the small boat difficult.
Community 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter
"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.
Our grim toll: Drowning deaths reach four in three days
The water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.
Water safety urged after yacht rescue of pair without radio
The pair were sailing along remote South Island coastline without a Marine VHS radio.
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Unfunded lifeguards need your help to save lives this summer
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Suspicious White lsland eruption fundraising sites deactivated
Two suspicious White Island fundraising sites have been deactivated
Lucky to be alive: Gary Steele's incredible recovery
"All I could see was this wheel coming towards me and I thought this is going to hurt."
New Zealand's incredible survival stories of 2019
Three of the year's biggest survival stories.
Person dies after beach tragedy at Waipu in Northland
Tragic outcome after swimmer is swept out to sea at Waipu.
White Island eruption: US family of honeymoon victims say thank you
The families said Matthew and Lauren are progressing well given the severity of injuries.
Diver's incredible four-hour ordeal after being swept out to sea
A scuba diver swept 3km out to sea has described swallowing so much water he vomited.
15th person dies after White Island eruption
Police confirm the death of Australian Krystal Browitt in the White Island eruption.
Swept down a river and out to sea: 'She is a lady with a great will to live'
Woman walked out of surf hours later and 10km away. Her son, 6, had walked 2km for help
White Island rescue: Minute's silence on Monday, PM announces
A minute's silence will be observed at 2.11pm on Monday.
Amazing rescue: Mum swept down river while son, 6, walks 2km for help
Boy, 6, found walking on highway at 2am. Mum found hours later on beach near river mouth.
White Island guide was a hero who had previously saved lives
"I'm indebted to the lad after what he did that day," father says.
Jack Tame: Criticising White Island rescue efforts misplaced
Comment: Risking lives to save living people is one thing, but to collect bodies?
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PR experts assess police response to White Island eruption
Small mistakes from police created doubt when people needed certainty, PR expert says.
White Island: Toll climbs as two more patients die in hospital
Eight dead and a further nine are still missing, presumed dead.
Hero pilot's mercy dash: 'We took care of our own business'
The pilot has revealed the "horrific" scenes he found in the aftermath of the eruption.
Watch: Rescue chopper footage reveals eruption devastation
Westpac Rescue Helicopter footage shows an island coated in ash.
A survivor's tale: Victims 'likely to be injured by debris and hot rocks'
Volcanic eruption survivor recalls 2007 ordeal: "It was a horrific situation to be in."
Lost in NZ, he texted Texas for help - and a search party came to his rescue
He ate his last rations - a tortilla, Nutella and cheese - while awaiting rescue.
US tramper rescued after being swept away in swollen river
The man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.
'It was beautiful': The moment missing dog was rescued from steep bush
Zack was missing for weeks - but this shaggy dog story had a heartwarming ending.