
Serious concerns for man missing for just over a week
Ross Butters, 35, of Fairlie was last seen on December 31.
Ross Butters, 35, of Fairlie was last seen on December 31.
Police received reports of an overdue fisherman near Kohukohu around 5.15pm.
A search is underway for a fisherman who has been missing since last night.
"She was an inspiration, a go getter and I loved her company."
The Auckland father was left stranded when his jet ski capsized with four people on board.
The group were saved from the middle of Whangape Harbour.
The boy went missing about 11.30am while walking around the Waiuta area.
Teen found safe and well after he was last seen near his Pukekohe home around 1pm.
A family spent a night in the Abel Tasman National Park after getting lost last night.
The 17-year-old was located on the Te Araroa track safe and well, police say.
Crews helped 11 people, including an assault victim and a woman in a tractor that rolled.
A police spokeswoman said the man was now out of the bush and "a-OK."
"They don't bring people back from something like that normally."
The guide was also a member of WanakaSAR.
Rescue helicopters in Taupō, Tauranga and Hamilton, began servicing Rotorua six weeks ago.
Patricia Byrne tells her tale of survival in the West Australian bush.
The man was reported missing after he didn't get in touch with a contact.
Hazardous crossing continues to attract massive tide of tourists - and troubles.
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.
The region has been hampered by heavy rain for much of the day.
The woman was lost for a night in Raetea Forest.
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.