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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.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing closed after hiker's death

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

Quake hero: Air traffic worker sacrificed himself to guide jet to safety

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

CAA investigation for new $13M rescue helicopter

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

Japanese rescue workers confirmed dead after helicopter crash

All nine people aboard a Japanese search and rescue helicopter have been confirmed dead.

Hosking: Make adventurers, not taxpayers, pay for their rescues

COMMENT: Mountaineers might be more careful if they knew they'll pay for their rescue.

Police appeal for information on man missing from Motueka

Jason Campbell, 35, has been missing since August 4.

Oz climber won't be asked to pay rescue costs

"Without these rescue services and their dedicated staff, he might not have survived."

Aussie climber airlifted off Mt Aspiring, on his way to hospital

The Australian man would likely not have lasted another night say those who found him.

Death of Alaskan climber in South Island 'genuine accident'

Nicole Leman, 27, died on December 9, 2015, after she fell negotiating a waterfall face.

Mt Aspiring climber to be flown off as soon as weather allows

He's probably sat there going over where he went wrong wondering if this would be the end.

'Extraordinary': Aussie climber missing on Mt Aspiring found alive

An Australian climber missing on Mt Aspiring for more than 48 hours has been found alive.

Search for missing Aussie man on Mt Aspiring delayed

Helicopter had to turn back because of weather, but rescuers say he could still be alive.