Three trampers rescued from steep cliffs near Franz Joseph Glacier.

Friends say 38-year-old's death during match comes a month after his father died in Fiji.

Rescuers will soon have the ability to talk to lost trampers on their mobile phones.

Those in search and rescue often put their lives on the line. These are their stories.

A kayaker fishing in a 3-metre kayak was rescued.

The man spent a cold, wet night in the bush after getting lost in bad weather.

Five trampers had gone missing near Omanawa Falls.

Heavy rain and bad conditions meant police were concerned for the woman's wellbeing

Men who failed to return from fishing trip to Delaware Bay found safe and well.

Emergency services are searching a Bay of Plenty river for a missing person.

The climbing community is devastated by the death of two friends who fell from mountain.

A young rock climber who died tragically on Monday recently told of his love of climbing.

NZ Alpine Team name the pair who fell from Marian Peak in Fiordland.

Tupou Veamatahau looked up at the aircraft heading towards him and knew he was saved.

A 62-year-old hunter with a leg injury was rescued from the Kaweka Ranges today.

An Air Force Orion is joining the search for a Tongan fisherman missing since Saturday.

A girl was saved after three hours in the Manukau Harbour, father still missing.

Her father is still missing after the pair's fishing boat capsized.

The man was speaking to emergency services on his phone - until it cut out.

A stricken solo yachtsman in distress has been plucked to safety by a cargo ship.

Relieved mum thanks 'amazing' rescuers after 17-year-old's ordeal.

Joan Newdick knew her cats would be okay, but was worried about her late husband's car.

The flooding in Bay of Plenty has bee classified as "medium-scale adverse event".

A Westpac helicopter has rescued a tourist who injured her back sand duning.

The boys built a shelter to keep warm over night and chewed on ferns for nourishment

The boys were able to call for help using their mobile phones.

A search is underway for two teenage boys who got lost on a day trip in Eastbourne.

A hunter fell into a river and was rescued and revived by his hunting companion.

A search is underway for two teenagers who became lost on a bushwalk near Lower Hutt.

Police joined with local search, rescue volunteers at first light looking for the man.