'Incomprehensible': Family in shock after Emily, 9, swept away
Couple's only child had been spending holidays with extended family in Hokitika.
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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.
Deadly decisions: Tramper watched partner die, waited a month for rescue
The grieving woman at the heart of month-long ordeal heard her partner's last breath.
Helmet shows what happens when you ski off a cliff
The helmet showed the severity of the accident that left a man in critical condition.
Man critical after skiing off cliff at Turoa ski field
A 40-year-old skiier is critical after heading out of bounds on Turoa Ski Field.
Saving Aroha: Rare kiwi scales mountain, sparks rescue
Mountain rescue team pluck rowi kiwi from cliff after adventurous bird goes wandering.
Men tipped into water after boat capsize at Kawakawa Bay
A teen suffered LPG exposure, while a man was critically injured from kick by a horse.
Tramper feared missing found safe and well
Police received reports this morning the man hadn't returned home.
Search for missing Hawke's Bay fisherman
The man, aged 75, had been fly fishing in the Tukituki River.
Search for river fisherman halts for night in Hawke's Bay
No trace of man was found overnight on Saturday, despite use of infrared technology.
Pregnant NZ woman tells of 'intense and emotional' sea rescue
A pregnant NZer and her fiance have been commended for their part in a high-seas rescue.
Francie boating tragedy inspires victim's son to join police
Tavita Milford joined police because of how they helped his family when his dad died.
Human remains found in Taipa believed to be missing woman Leeann Scott
Leeann Ailini Scott, 48, was last seen at the Taipa shops on December 12, 2014.
Surf Lifeguards honoured after large scale rescue
Surf Life Savers who rescued 10 people in a massive beach rescue have been honoured.
Kahurangi search: Missing hikers located
The group has been located "safe and well" following a missing persons report.
Police dive squad to join search for missing boatie
The missing man was the sole passenger aboard a cabin boat.
'Coastguard found him just in time': Rescue in pitch-black
Urgent Algies Bay water rescue made in the pitch-black.
Sick crewman to be airlifted from fishing vessel west of Hokitika
The onboard doctor advised the man needed hospital treatment.
Best of 2019: The 15-year-old mystery - Where is Jim Donnelly?
It's been 15 years since Jim Donnelly disappeared without a trace.
Survivor's story: Floating log saved him after Google Maps sea shortcut
Remopita Pongi owes his life to a piece of driftwood and his waterproof iPhone.
Man, dog, rescued after trapped in cave for three hours
Emergency services were called to the scene near Limestone Track around 3pm.
Terror at sea: Yachties' harrowing 3-day ocean ordeal
When things go wrong, 'there's no time to be frightened', Kiwi expat Forfar Petrie says.
Watch: Dramatic ocean rescue - crew saved after four days
Blow by blow account on online sailing forum shows struggles crew faced in Pacific Ocean.
Four rescued from drifting raft after abandoning yacht
The four people were all shaken but with only minor injuries.
Missing plane found crashed in Coromandel
A plane which went missing in the Coromandel yesterday has been found crashed.
Search for plane missing on Coromandel Peninsula
The two-seater aircraft's last known position was in a rugged area.