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.
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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.
Bad weather hampers search for fisherman swept off rocks
The search will continue around Ninepin Rock at Whatipu Beach today.
Police urge trampers to be safe after two rescues
The police have taken the time to caution trampers ahead of any journeys this summer.
Stricken kayaker stranded overnight on island after being swept away
Kayaker stranded on small island for entire night after being swept away.
Search continues off Great Barrier Island for missing kayaker
Police received a report about 8.55pm that a kayaker had not returned when due.
Body found on Mt Pirongia in hunt for missing Waikato man
A man's body has been found on the summit of Mt Pirongia.
Body of second climber recovered after two die on guided tramp
Police said the pair ''fell from the side of a cliff face''.
Kiwi's Greek rescuer: 'I imagined her beginning to despair'
The "little speck of a grey dinghy" was almost indistinguishable from the search aircraft.
Climbing tragedy: Body retrieval mission suspended for night
Police were advised about 12.10pm that two people were in trouble.
Kiwi lost at sea used plastic bags, lollies to survive
Warkworth traveller wrapped herself in plastic bags to keep warm after dinghy went adrift.
Fishermen and child rescued after failing to return home
The incident took place in mangroves near Tapora, Northland in the Kaipara Harbour.
'I owe them my soul' - NZ Coastguard starts 2019 annual appeal
Coastguard requires $20 million to operate each year, and saved 6774 lives in 2018.
Sister's 'raw' pain at brother lost at sea 40 years ago
Genevieve Cameron's brother disappeared with 4 friends in a boat off Whangamata in 1979.
'This is the big one' - firefighter's first-hand account
Firefighters on the burning roof had to retreat when fire started popping up around them.
Police confirm body found in Waitaki River jet-boat search
Searchers looking for a man who fell from a boat in North Otago have recovered a body.
Search for Mike McClennan now in its third day
Mike McClennan, 75, has been missing since Wednesday.
Cape Brett rescue: Battle to save survivors in massive waves, strong winds
Sea conditions were some of the worst the rescue chopper crew had seen in many years.
Man in 20s pulled from the Hokitika Gorge
A rescue helicopter is on its way to transport the man to hospital.
Focus Live Earlier: Two found dead in wrecked plane after search and rescue operation
Focus Live Earlier: Two found dead in wrecked plane after search and rescue operation.
'Incomprehensible': Family in shock after Emily, 9, swept away
Couple's only child had been spending holidays with extended family in Hokitika.
The heroic rescue that saved lives and the environment
Scottish couple issued a mayday call after their anchor snapped in rough seas.
Focus: Person dead after boat flips crossing Manukau Bar
Focus: Person dead after boat flips crossing Manukau Bar. Video / Michael Craig
Maritime NZ helps search for child missing at sea in Cook Islands
NZ authorities are helping in the search for a child missing at sea in the Cook Islands.
Six months missing: Jessica Boyce's family are waiting for answers
Jessica Boyce, 27, was last seen in Renwick, Marlborough, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Reunion to remember NZ rescue efforts in Taiwan quake 20 years ago
Official recognition ceremony will be held at Auckland Town Hall on October 4.
Body found in search for missing snorkeller
Police have found a body believed to be man who went missing while snorkelling yesterday.
Fears for man who was last seen snorkelling with friends
Dive squad heading to Gisborne to search for man last seen snorkelling with friends.
Fiordland jet boat survivor's tough trek to save mate's life
Two men waited four hours to be rescued from the rugged south coast of the South Island
Two bodies discovered on West Auckland beaches have been identified
The two bodies were found at Piha and Muriwai within 24 hours this week.