New ZealandOz climber won't be asked to pay rescue costs"Without these rescue services and their dedicated staff, he might not have survived."05 Aug 01:34 AM
New ZealandAussie climber airlifted off Mt Aspiring, on his way to hospitalThe Australian man would likely not have lasted another night say those who found him.03 Aug 02:40 AM
New ZealandDeath of Alaskan climber in South Island 'genuine accident'Nicole Leman, 27, died on December 9, 2015, after she fell negotiating a waterfall face.03 Aug 12:25 AM
New ZealandMt Aspiring climber to be flown off as soon as weather allowsHe's probably sat there going over where he went wrong wondering if this would be the end.02 Aug 08:07 PM
New Zealand'Extraordinary': Aussie climber missing on Mt Aspiring found aliveAn Australian climber missing on Mt Aspiring for more than 48 hours has been found alive.02 Aug 07:10 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing Aussie man on Mt Aspiring delayedHelicopter had to turn back because of weather, but rescuers say he could still be alive.02 Aug 01:59 AM
New ZealandBad weather hampers rescue of 'lightly equipped' climberRescuers were encouraged by movement of the man's emergency beacon yesterday.01 Aug 07:32 PM
New ZealandTeen rescued after two days stranded on mountainThe 19-year-old tourist was stuck in bad weather in the Tararua Crossing.25 Jul 12:49 AM
New ZealandMissing pilot: 'Wonderful father' and 'very good husband'Brother describes loved one as "one of kind who had affected a lot of lives"22 Jul 08:10 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing pilot Matt Wallis suspendedDetective Sergeant Derek Shaw said police no longer expect to find Matt Wallis alive.22 Jul 07:39 AM
New ZealandUnconscious woman pulled from Lake TaupōAn unconscious and hypothermic woman has been pulled from Lake Taupō this morning.22 Jul 01:25 AM
New ZealandWanaka rallies in search for Warbirds founder's son after chopper crashMissing pilot is Matt Wallis, son of Warbirds over Wanaka founder Sir Tim Wallis.21 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandTramper who died in Nelson was a Malaysian nationalThe tramper who died in Nelson Lakes National Park was was Chien Han Chee.16 Jul 09:44 AM
World'Knocked out': Only drastic plan saved Thai boysOne of the divers thought they were going to die, if it wasn't for one crucial detail.15 Jul 06:43 AM
New ZealandTramper found dead in Nelson Lakes National ParkTramper's body due to be airlifted out of the Mt Robert Range area.14 Jul 11:34 PM
WorldHow Thai boys will honour diverHow the Wild Boars team intend to honour the memory of the Navy SEAL diver who died.14 Jul 05:45 AM
WorldInside the treacherous rescue of boys trapped in Thai caveThe first boy would make it out, but would he make it out alive?14 Jul 02:06 AM
WorldDiver opens up about Thai cave rescue experienceHero diver has penned a touching and emotional account of rescue mission.13 Jul 09:57 PM
New ZealandPair missing in Mt Cook park found safeTwo people reported lost in Hooker Valley about 7pm were found safe a short time later.09 Jul 09:59 AM
New ZealandMore tourists accessing great outdoors sees spike in incidentsMore than 1.5 million people went tramping in New Zealand last year.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandClimbers rescued from Remarkables after social media postAlpine rescue team frustrated stranded climbers didn't contact police about predicament.02 Jul 07:51 PM
New ZealandTrampers died before search was launched - coronerTrampers died of hypothermia less than 1km from Alpha Hut in November 2016.02 Jul 04:49 AM
New ZealandPolice launch homicide inquiry after 2yo's body found in riverPolice are speaking to a person of interest.01 Jul 08:19 PM
New ZealandWorst fatal in 13 years: Eight-year-old girl is seventh killed in horror crashA seventh person has died overnight after the horror crash in Waverley.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBody found in Coromandel bush formally identified as missing local manBody found in the Coromandel bush on Saturday afternoon formally identified.25 Jun 03:43 AM
New ZealandHunter rescued seven hours after 15m fallEfforts to rescue the 52-year-old hunter were hampered because of the steep terrain.24 Jun 03:34 AM
New ZealandRescue chopper en route to three-car crash near GeraldineThree-car pile-up closes South Island highway as police warn of ice danger on roads.22 Jun 11:52 PM
New ZealandSearchers rested 18 days into hunt for Coromandel manSearch and rescue crews are being rested as stormy weather approaches from the west.18 Jun 12:43 AM
New ZealandTrouser-less tramper's thank-you in songRescuers spot man trouser-less, huddled in the fetal position, 20m from a hut.09 Jun 09:05 PM
New ZealandTramper 'resigned himself to dying next to the river' 20m from hutLost man suffering from hypothermia and starvation is found after weeks in the bush.09 Jun 02:19 AM
New ZealandCavers stay overnight with injured companionCavers rescued after night underground were students.04 Jun 11:19 PM
New ZealandDramatic images: Family's early-morning flood rescueAs water crashed through their Tolaga Bay home a family climbed to safety on their roof.04 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandWoman injured after horse fall in RotoruaA rescue helicopter spokesman said it appeared the horse had clipped a wire on a fence.26 May 09:04 PM
EditorialEditorial: Westpac Rescue Chopper AppealEDITORIAL: One teenager Denver Woolley owes his life to the helicopter heroes.26 May 05:00 PM