New ZealandFishermen and child rescued after failing to return homeThe incident took place in mangroves near Tapora, Northland in the Kaipara Harbour.29 Oct 09:54 PM
New Zealand'I owe them my soul' - NZ Coastguard starts 2019 annual appealCoastguard requires $20 million to operate each year, and saved 6774 lives in 2018.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSister's 'raw' pain at brother lost at sea 40 years agoGenevieve Cameron's brother disappeared with 4 friends in a boat off Whangamata in 1979.26 Oct 04:54 AM
New Zealand'This is the big one' - firefighter's first-hand accountFirefighters on the burning roof had to retreat when fire started popping up around them.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice confirm body found in Waitaki River jet-boat searchSearchers looking for a man who fell from a boat in North Otago have recovered a body.18 Oct 11:41 PM
New ZealandSearch for Mike McClennan now in its third dayMike McClennan, 75, has been missing since Wednesday.17 Oct 07:17 PM
New ZealandCape Brett rescue: Battle to save survivors in massive waves, strong windsSea conditions were some of the worst the rescue chopper crew had seen in many years.15 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandMan in 20s pulled from the Hokitika GorgeA rescue helicopter is on its way to transport the man to hospital.14 Oct 05:56 AM
New ZealandFocus Live Earlier: Two found dead in wrecked plane after search and rescue operationFocus Live Earlier: Two found dead in wrecked plane after search and rescue operation.Watch30 Sep 02:32 AM
New Zealand'Incomprehensible': Family in shock after Emily, 9, swept awayCouple's only child had been spending holidays with extended family in Hokitika.27 Sep 12:15 AM
New ZealandThe heroic rescue that saved lives and the environmentScottish couple issued a mayday call after their anchor snapped in rough seas.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Person dead after boat flips crossing Manukau BarFocus: Person dead after boat flips crossing Manukau Bar. Video / Michael CraigWatch21 Sep 12:40 AM
New ZealandMaritime NZ helps search for child missing at sea in Cook IslandsNZ authorities are helping in the search for a child missing at sea in the Cook Islands.19 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSix months missing: Jessica Boyce's family are waiting for answersJessica Boyce, 27, was last seen in Renwick, Marlborough, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.17 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandReunion to remember NZ rescue efforts in Taiwan quake 20 years agoOfficial recognition ceremony will be held at Auckland Town Hall on October 4.17 Sep 04:42 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing snorkellerPolice have found a body believed to be man who went missing while snorkelling yesterday.15 Sep 08:29 PM
New ZealandFears for man who was last seen snorkelling with friendsDive squad heading to Gisborne to search for man last seen snorkelling with friends.15 Sep 05:22 AM
New ZealandFiordland jet boat survivor's tough trek to save mate's lifeTwo men waited four hours to be rescued from the rugged south coast of the South Island08 Sep 07:07 AM
New ZealandTwo bodies discovered on West Auckland beaches have been identifiedThe two bodies were found at Piha and Muriwai within 24 hours this week.05 Sep 06:14 AM
New ZealandDeadly decisions: Tramper watched partner die, waited a month for rescueThe grieving woman at the heart of month-long ordeal heard her partner's last breath.02 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandHelmet shows what happens when you ski off a cliffThe helmet showed the severity of the accident that left a man in critical condition.02 Sep 09:19 AM
New ZealandMan critical after skiing off cliff at Turoa ski fieldA 40-year-old skiier is critical after heading out of bounds on Turoa Ski Field.01 Sep 03:41 AM
New ZealandSaving Aroha: Rare kiwi scales mountain, sparks rescueMountain rescue team pluck rowi kiwi from cliff after adventurous bird goes wandering.30 Aug 09:05 AM
New ZealandMen tipped into water after boat capsize at Kawakawa BayA teen suffered LPG exposure, while a man was critically injured from kick by a horse.27 Aug 11:07 PM
New ZealandTramper feared missing found safe and wellPolice received reports this morning the man hadn't returned home.11 Aug 11:39 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing Hawke's Bay fishermanThe man, aged 75, had been fly fishing in the Tukituki River.10 Aug 09:47 PM
New ZealandSearch for river fisherman halts for night in Hawke's BayNo trace of man was found overnight on Saturday, despite use of infrared technology.10 Aug 09:42 PM
New ZealandPregnant NZ woman tells of 'intense and emotional' sea rescueA pregnant NZer and her fiance have been commended for their part in a high-seas rescue.09 Aug 10:28 PM
New ZealandFrancie boating tragedy inspires victim's son to join policeTavita Milford joined police because of how they helped his family when his dad died.02 Aug 05:31 AM
New ZealandHuman remains found in Taipa believed to be missing woman Leeann ScottLeeann Ailini Scott, 48, was last seen at the Taipa shops on December 12, 2014.01 Aug 12:56 AM
New ZealandSurf Lifeguards honoured after large scale rescueSurf Life Savers who rescued 10 people in a massive beach rescue have been honoured.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKahurangi search: Missing hikers locatedThe group has been located "safe and well" following a missing persons report.09 Jul 08:01 AM
New ZealandPolice dive squad to join search for missing boatieThe missing man was the sole passenger aboard a cabin boat.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Coastguard found him just in time': Rescue in pitch-blackUrgent Algies Bay water rescue made in the pitch-black.30 Jun 02:00 AM