
Missing 17-year-old Yerin An found safe and well
The 17-year-old was located on the Te Araroa track safe and well, police say.
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.
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."
Two men had to swim to a nearby island after their boat became submerged.
The meter reader recognised the girl from the photo police released.
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.