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Mum, toddler rescued in Lower Hutt hills

A search and rescue operation is underway for a woman and her four-year-old son.

Seaplane rescues ill woman from launch

A woman who fell gravely ill on a launch is rescued by seaplane off Waiheke Island.

Missing man: Party boat safety queries

The friends of missing Tevita Kava say they did not get a safety briefing on the boat.

'Gentle soul' lost in party boat tragedy

Two people fell through barrier at the back of a boat while partying on Auckland Harbour.

Man overboard from cruise still missing

A man lost overboard from a Saturday night cruise on Waitemata Harbour is still missing.

Cliff rescue specialists winch dog 30m to safety

The dog was trapped for more than 24 hours after he fell while hunting with his owner.

Skipper refuses to abandon his vessel

An ocean tanker, rescue helicopter and a tug boat were part of $15,000 rescue.

Tracking device helps find 77-year-old man

Electronic device tracks down man on rural property and again in central Whangarei.

'Lucky' trampers rescued near Franz Josef

Three trampers rescued from steep cliffs near Franz Joseph Glacier.

Footballer died 'doing what he loved'

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

Lost in the bush? This tech will save day

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

Our real-life heroes honoured

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

Bad idea: Fishing from a kids' kayak

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

Missing tramper spends night in the rain

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

Lost trampers found in Bay of Plenty

Five trampers had gone missing near Omanawa Falls.

Concerns held for woman missing since Sunday

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