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The "little speck of a grey dinghy" was almost indistinguishable from the search aircraft.
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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.
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.