
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.
There was a "massive amount of chop" making the search for the small boat difficult.
"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.
The water is incredibly inviting and incredibly unforgiving, water safety boss says.
The pair were sailing along remote South Island coastline without a Marine VHS radio.
Lifeguard knows the dangers all too well after nearly being swept away as a child.
It's costing volunteers lifeguards personally to keep us safe at the beach.
Two suspicious White Island fundraising sites have been deactivated
"All I could see was this wheel coming towards me and I thought this is going to hurt."
Three of the year's biggest survival stories.
A scuba diver swept 3km out to sea has described swallowing so much water he vomited.
Police confirm the death of Australian Krystal Browitt in the White Island eruption.
Woman walked out of surf hours later and 10km away. Her son, 6, had walked 2km for help
A minute's silence will be observed at 2.11pm on Monday.
Boy, 6, found walking on highway at 2am. Mum found hours later on beach near river mouth.
"I'm indebted to the lad after what he did that day," father says.
Comment: Risking lives to save living people is one thing, but to collect bodies?
Volcanoes shape our past, present and will likely shape our future, say experts.
Small mistakes from police created doubt when people needed certainty, PR expert says.
The pilot has revealed the "horrific" scenes he found in the aftermath of the eruption.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter footage shows an island coated in ash.
Volcanic eruption survivor recalls 2007 ordeal: "It was a horrific situation to be in."
He ate his last rations - a tortilla, Nutella and cheese - while awaiting rescue.
The man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.
Zack was missing for weeks - but this shaggy dog story had a heartwarming ending.
The search will continue around Ninepin Rock at Whatipu Beach today.
The police have taken the time to caution trampers ahead of any journeys this summer.
Kayaker stranded on small island for entire night after being swept away.
Police received a report about 8.55pm that a kayaker had not returned when due.
A man's body has been found on the summit of Mt Pirongia.
Police said the pair ''fell from the side of a cliff face''.