Record day for Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopters
Crews helped 11 people, including an assault victim and a woman in a tractor that rolled.
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Missing Mt Taranaki tramper found safe
A police spokeswoman said the man was now out of the bush and "a-OK."
Seven hours lost at sea: How Ava kept dad alive
"They don't bring people back from something like that normally."
Injured guide walks off Mt Aspiring after four days in hut
The guide was also a member of WanakaSAR.
Rotorua group working to reinstate rescue helicopter
Rescue helicopters in Taupō, Tauranga and Hamilton, began servicing Rotorua six weeks ago.
84yo Kiwi jokes about three days lost in Aussie bush
Patricia Byrne tells her tale of survival in the West Australian bush.
Missing Tararua Forest Park tramper safe - police
The man was reported missing after he didn't get in touch with a contact.
Tongariro Crossing has highest rate of rescue incidents
Hazardous crossing continues to attract massive tide of tourists - and troubles.
New boss for chopper trust as CAA probes 'issues'
The CAA says it is investigating ''issues'' at the trust and is managing safety concerns.
Missing father and 2-year-old daughter found safe
Leevarde Moses, 19, and his daughter Aniwhaiora, 2, were last seen in Petone last night.
Man missing in Mangere East found
Tommy Partch, 71, arrived from Wellington on Monday to stay with family in Mangere East.
Lucky escape after girl, 12, swept down Motueka River
Girl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.
Missing woman five months pregnant, upset after scan
Sonam Shelar, 26, was last seen at 8.30am on Saturday on Cashmere Ave.
Teenager swept from rocks: Ocean search to resume in Raglan
"Wear a lifejacket, even if you are standing on the rocks. Wear a lifejacket."
Tight-knit family rocked by second tragedy
Michelle Simpson was mourning the tragic loss of her mother when she wandered off.
Relief after missing woman's 36-hour ordeal
Judith Nash was found safe and well after 36 hours missing.
Woman missing in swollen West Coast river after torrential rain
The region has been hampered by heavy rain for much of the day.
Lost tramper spent night in remote forest
The woman was lost for a night in Raetea Forest.
Police determined to find Taranaki man still missing after a year
Karl Roberts has not been seen since August last year.
Police appeal for sightings of missing Tasman man
Search and rescue operation currently underway in Golden Bay.
'They didn't die alone': Heartbreak for avalanche victim's partner
Partner speaks of losing the man she first met when he was her guide — and made her cry.
Importance of personal locator beacons stressed following avalanche tragedy
Adventurer Jo Morgan survived the avalanche that killed her two climbing partners.
'Lucky to be alive': Avalanche survivor Jo Morgan
Adventurer describes heartbreak about moment she realised two "dear friends" had died.
Two bodies found in search for divers
The pair had been missing since Saturday after going snorkelling.
Search underway for two divers missing since Saturday
The pair - aged 23 and 51 - were diving recreationally for paua in Purakaunui Bay.
Missing elderly Hamilton man found safe and well
Graeme Thatcher, 82, disappeared from his home address at about 2.30am this morning.
Trio's lucky avalanche escape
"It covered them with snow and ice, and it blew them off their seat."
Police warning after boaties emergency
Two men had to swim to a nearby island after their boat became submerged.
Meter reader spots missing teen
The meter reader recognised the girl from the photo police released.
Ocean rescue: Fisherman overboard off Wellington coast
Ocean rescue still underway for man who fell overboard from commercial fishing vessel.
Three rescued after boat capsizes on Bay of Plenty sandbar
Three men have been rescued after their boat capsized south of Tauranga.
Rotorua to lose local-based rescue chopper
Clark says Rotorua will be well-service by rescue choppers based elsewhere.
Chinese tourist saved from Mt Ruapehu with help of bilingual cop
With no food, very little water and freezing temperatures, time was of the essence.
Fatal Tongariro hike: Four men ill-prepared
The poor weather that caught them off-guard was forecast the day before.