Hazardous crossing continues to attract massive tide of tourists - and troubles.

The CAA says it is investigating ''issues'' at the trust and is managing safety concerns.

Leevarde Moses, 19, and his daughter Aniwhaiora, 2, were last seen in Petone last night.

Tommy Partch, 71, arrived from Wellington on Monday to stay with family in Mangere East.

Girl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.

Sonam Shelar, 26, was last seen at 8.30am on Saturday on Cashmere Ave.

"Wear a lifejacket, even if you are standing on the rocks. Wear a lifejacket."

Michelle Simpson was mourning the tragic loss of her mother when she wandered off.

Judith Nash was found safe and well after 36 hours missing.

Karl Roberts has not been seen since August last year.

Search and rescue operation currently underway in Golden Bay.

Partner speaks of losing the man she first met when he was her guide — and made her cry.

Adventurer Jo Morgan survived the avalanche that killed her two climbing partners.

Adventurer describes heartbreak about moment she realised two "dear friends" had died.

The pair had been missing since Saturday after going snorkelling.

The pair - aged 23 and 51 - were diving recreationally for paua in Purakaunui Bay.

Graeme Thatcher, 82, disappeared from his home address at about 2.30am this morning.

"It covered them with snow and ice, and it blew them off their seat."

Ocean rescue still underway for man who fell overboard from commercial fishing vessel.

Three men have been rescued after their boat capsized south of Tauranga.

Clark says Rotorua will be well-service by rescue choppers based elsewhere.

With no food, very little water and freezing temperatures, time was of the essence.

The poor weather that caught them off-guard was forecast the day before.

A rāhui has been placed on the Tongariro Crossing, meaning it is closed until Saturday.

Anthonius stayed in the tower to guide a plane carrying hundreds of passengers to safety.

The CAA is investigating an in-flight incident in a new $13m rescue chopper.

Iwi acknowledged the death and expressed sympathy to the whānau of the deceased.

Fisherman went missing after the boat he was in capsized in Riverton.

A yachtsman was lucky to survive 90 minutes in the water.

The search has been called off for the night.