New ZealandTongariro Crossing has highest rate of rescue incidentsHazardous crossing continues to attract massive tide of tourists - and troubles.11 Dec 10:40 PM
AirlinesNew boss for chopper trust as CAA probes 'issues'The CAA says it is investigating ''issues'' at the trust and is managing safety concerns.10 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandMissing father and 2-year-old daughter found safeLeevarde Moses, 19, and his daughter Aniwhaiora, 2, were last seen in Petone last night.03 Dec 07:35 PM
New ZealandMan missing in Mangere East foundTommy Partch, 71, arrived from Wellington on Monday to stay with family in Mangere East.03 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandLucky escape after girl, 12, swept down Motueka RiverGirl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.19 Nov 01:34 AM
New ZealandMissing woman five months pregnant, upset after scanSonam Shelar, 26, was last seen at 8.30am on Saturday on Cashmere Ave.18 Nov 07:41 PM
New ZealandTeenager swept from rocks: Ocean search to resume in Raglan"Wear a lifejacket, even if you are standing on the rocks. Wear a lifejacket."17 Nov 05:58 PM
New ZealandTight-knit family rocked by second tragedyMichelle Simpson was mourning the tragic loss of her mother when she wandered off.16 Nov 07:30 AM
New ZealandRelief after missing woman's 36-hour ordealJudith Nash was found safe and well after 36 hours missing.13 Nov 01:55 AM
New ZealandWoman missing in swollen West Coast river after torrential rainThe region has been hampered by heavy rain for much of the day.08 Nov 08:04 AM
New ZealandLost tramper spent night in remote forestThe woman was lost for a night in Raetea Forest.08 Nov 05:54 AM
New ZealandPolice determined to find Taranaki man still missing after a yearKarl Roberts has not been seen since August last year.06 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of missing Tasman manSearch and rescue operation currently underway in Golden Bay.03 Nov 11:06 PM
New Zealand'They didn't die alone': Heartbreak for avalanche victim's partnerPartner speaks of losing the man she first met when he was her guide — and made her cry.02 Nov 07:30 AM
New ZealandImportance of personal locator beacons stressed following avalanche tragedyAdventurer Jo Morgan survived the avalanche that killed her two climbing partners.31 Oct 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Avalanche survivor Jo MorganAdventurer describes heartbreak about moment she realised two "dear friends" had died.31 Oct 12:46 AM
New ZealandTwo bodies found in search for diversThe pair had been missing since Saturday after going snorkelling.28 Oct 10:16 PM
New ZealandSearch underway for two divers missing since SaturdayThe pair - aged 23 and 51 - were diving recreationally for paua in Purakaunui Bay.28 Oct 12:04 AM
New ZealandMissing elderly Hamilton man found safe and wellGraeme Thatcher, 82, disappeared from his home address at about 2.30am this morning.25 Oct 05:47 PM
New ZealandTrio's lucky avalanche escape"It covered them with snow and ice, and it blew them off their seat."21 Oct 12:55 AM
New ZealandPolice warning after boaties emergencyTwo men had to swim to a nearby island after their boat became submerged.20 Oct 11:04 AM
New ZealandMeter reader spots missing teenThe meter reader recognised the girl from the photo police released.14 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandOcean rescue: Fisherman overboard off Wellington coastOcean rescue still underway for man who fell overboard from commercial fishing vessel.11 Oct 05:02 AM
New ZealandThree rescued after boat capsizes on Bay of Plenty sandbarThree men have been rescued after their boat capsized south of Tauranga.06 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandRotorua to lose local-based rescue chopperClark says Rotorua will be well-service by rescue choppers based elsewhere.05 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandChinese tourist saved from Mt Ruapehu with help of bilingual copWith no food, very little water and freezing temperatures, time was of the essence.04 Oct 06:46 AM
New ZealandFatal Tongariro hike: Four men ill-preparedThe poor weather that caught them off-guard was forecast the day before.02 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandTongariro Alpine Crossing closed after hiker's deathA rāhui has been placed on the Tongariro Crossing, meaning it is closed until Saturday.02 Oct 07:44 AM
WorldQuake hero: Air traffic worker sacrificed himself to guide jet to safetyAnthonius stayed in the tower to guide a plane carrying hundreds of passengers to safety.29 Sep 08:21 PM
New ZealandCAA investigation for new $13M rescue helicopterThe CAA is investigating an in-flight incident in a new $13m rescue chopper.29 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuRāhui in place following Ruapehu deathIwi acknowledged the death and expressed sympathy to the whānau of the deceased.22 Sep 10:35 PM
New ZealandPolice downgrade search for Riverton fishermanFisherman went missing after the boat he was in capsized in Riverton.11 Sep 09:18 AM
New ZealandHarbour rescue: 'Lucky' man's cries heard from passing boatA yachtsman was lucky to survive 90 minutes in the water.10 Sep 05:25 AM
New ZealandMan missing after boat sinks in SouthlandThe search has been called off for the night.09 Sep 04:07 AM