New ZealandLost climber spends night on Mt RuapehuMountaineer spends cold night waiting to be rescued from snowy slopes of Mt Ruapehu.27 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandMissing fisherman found drunk, asleep in boatThe man and his dog set out at 9am and were expected home at nightfall.24 Aug 10:02 AM
New ZealandMissing man's family determined to find himOne of the missing men's uncle said he was still searching after police asked him to stop23 Aug 02:19 AM
New ZealandRāhui placed in Tongariro for missing menThe search for two men missing in Tongariro National Park entered day 10 today.22 Aug 07:51 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Accident or suicide? Mystery of missing boatieDisappearance of seaman Kerry Blair likely accident, mishap, or suicide, coroner finds.21 Aug 07:42 AM
New ZealandSearch for pair missing in Tongariro continuesThe search for the missing men is in its ninth day today.21 Aug 02:32 AM
New ZealandMan in cliff fall at Auckland regional parkA man is rescued after falling down a cliff at an Auckland regional park.20 Aug 06:47 AM
New ZealandMissing champion skier found safe near WanakaChampion skier Tom Garatadour did not return as scheduled from backcountry ski trip.16 Aug 06:43 AM
New ZealandEyes in the sky keep surf saferDrones to help Lifesavers at the famously dangerous Muriwai Beach.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeens rescued after falling from kayaksThe 15-year-old boys spent 20 minutes in the water before passing fishermen rescued them.12 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandLost, cold tramper spared from death after searchers find himCold and lost hiker plucked from a remote Hawke's Bay forest park in the nick of time.07 Aug 05:38 PM
New ZealandMan still missing after Taranaki crashKarl Roberts, 31, has not been seen since his car crashed off Uruti Rd in Taranaki.02 Aug 05:48 AM
New ZealandRescue at Lion Rock 'false alarm'Three reportedly stuck on top of Lion Rock at Piha.23 Jul 07:20 AM
New ZealandLost Mt Tongariro trampers choppered to safetyA female tramper has been taken to Taupo Hospital for assessment after being rescued23 Jul 04:45 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing Rangiora womanRangiora woman Melissa Dalgety hasn't been seen since Thursday, sparking concerns.23 Jul 01:30 AM
New ZealandSkiers rescued off peak in Southern AlpsTwo foreign skiers survived a freezing night on a mountain after conditions deteriorated.20 Jul 01:42 AM
New ZealandMissing woman found barefoot, uninjured after six daysA missing woman has been found barefoot but uninjured after six days in the bush.19 Jul 06:15 AM
New ZealandWoman survives freezing night lost on Mt RuapehuA lost skier was found at 2.30am in deep snow drifts.16 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandMurder of Swede tourists: Pensioner still hauntedGraeme Pearce has often missed sleep, wondering where murdered Heidi Paakkonen could be.16 Jul 09:38 AM
New ZealandMen lost in Hunua Ranges rescuedTwo men lost in Hunua Ranges have been spotted by a rescue helicopter.15 Jul 09:37 AM
New ZealandMissing man may be hit-and-run, police sayFather-of-two Rick Hayward has been missing since 2013.22 Jun 06:43 AM
New ZealandElderly Picton man found after wrong turnAn afternoon walk went awry for an elderly man who just wanted to admire the scenery.19 Jun 11:39 PM
New ZealandMum, toddler rescued in Lower Hutt hillsA search and rescue operation is underway for a woman and her four-year-old son.18 Jun 06:07 AM
New ZealandSeaplane rescues ill woman from launchA woman who fell gravely ill on a launch is rescued by seaplane off Waiheke Island.11 Jun 02:07 AM
New ZealandMissing man: Party boat safety queriesThe friends of missing Tevita Kava say they did not get a safety briefing on the boat.06 Jun 04:48 AM
New Zealand'Gentle soul' lost in party boat tragedyTwo people fell through barrier at the back of a boat while partying on Auckland Harbour.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan overboard from cruise still missingA man lost overboard from a Saturday night cruise on Waitemata Harbour is still missing.04 Jun 09:09 AM
New ZealandCliff rescue specialists winch dog 30m to safetyThe dog was trapped for more than 24 hours after he fell while hunting with his owner.03 Jun 10:06 AM
New ZealandSkipper refuses to abandon his vesselAn ocean tanker, rescue helicopter and a tug boat were part of $15,000 rescue.31 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandTracking device helps find 77-year-old manElectronic device tracks down man on rural property and again in central Whangarei.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoastguard rescue as man overboard in gulfA man collapsed into the water from his boat and plucked to safety by coastguard.28 May 10:21 PM
New ZealandMayday drama: Fishing boat hit troubleA mayday call was set off as the fishing boat headed towards shore.28 May 06:23 PM
New ZealandMulti-national Coastguard exercise over AucklandA United States' Coastguard Hercules C-150 was among those involved in the exercise.24 May 09:30 AM
New ZealandFisherman in freezing water for an hourTwo fishermen swept away, one spends 50 mins in Manukau Harbour before making it ashore.22 May 01:05 AM
