New ZealandDeath crash chopper removed from mountainThe helicopter that crashed in Central Otago on the weekend killing Liam Edwards has been removed from the mountain.03 May 06:53 AM
New ZealandPilot error blamed on helicopter mishapPilot who was forced to make emergency landing accidentally starved chopper of fuel and had not flown aircraft for five years.14 Apr 12:16 AM
New ZealandYacht hits rocks of coast of WellingtonA yacht remains stranded on Wellington's South Coast after hitting rocks last night.05 Apr 04:04 AM
New ZealandCapsized boaties rescued from harbourTwo boats came to the rescue of three stricken boaties thrown into Manukau Harbour when their vessel capsized this morning.08 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandSearch to resume for missing swimmerSearchers will return to the Waikato River at Taupo this morning after a man disappeared while swimming last night.06 Feb 11:18 PM
New ZealandTrampers rescued using emergency beaconsThe German man activated a spot tracking beacon, with the signal picked up by a coordination centre in the United States11 Jan 03:57 AM
New ZealandInjured tramper rescued from mountainA solo mountaineer was rescued from Mt Mabel, south of Aoraki Mt Cook, late last night after activating his personal locator beacon.10 Jan 08:47 PM
New ZealandTeenage scout rescued in Kamai RangesThe 17-year-old had tripped on a tree root and badly injured her lower leg while tramping in the Kamai Ranges, near the settlement of Te Poi.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGemma succeeds on first day backA gifted search and rescue dog, who spent seven months rehabilitating from a serious hind legs injury, has helped find a missing hunting couple.07 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandBody recovered near Franz Josef glacierAnother person has died in a mountain accident this holiday period, this time in the Mawson Glacier.03 Jan 12:13 AM
New ZealandTeens rescued after boat capsizesThree teenagers have been plucked out of the surf of a popular Bay of Plenty beach this evening, after their boat rolled on a sand bar.30 Dec 07:05 AM
New ZealandInjured man rescued from Mt RuapehuA man who dislocated his hip on Mt Ruapehu this morning was flown to hospital.30 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandMan rescued after 4WD gets stuckA man was rescued from a forest near Mount Tongariro yesterday after his vehicle got stuck while he was out exploring.27 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandKayaker rescued off coast of TaranakiA kayaker has been winched to safety after his craft capsized off the northern Taranaki coast.23 Dec 08:36 PM
New ZealandCapsized boatie lucky to surviveA Coastguard volunteer has told of the dramatic moment crew rescued a hypothermic man who was clinging to a sinking kayak in rough seas off Great Barrier Island.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan rescued from sinking yachtA man suffering from severe hypothermia has been rescued off the Northland coast after his yacht foundered on rocks and started sinking.14 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandOnline appeal launched for rescue 'hero'Grounded helicopter pilot convicted for saving injured hunter in remote bush. A petition asking the CAA to "withdraw the charges in the public interest" is online.13 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandKayaker rescued off the coast of TaranakiA kayaker was winched to safety in Taranaki this morning after he capsized and could not get back in to shore.09 Dec 03:16 AM
New ZealandRescue course under fireSearch and rescue volunteers say they completed a five-month taxpayer-funded training course at a polytechnic in one week.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman rescued from bush walkA woman had to be rescued by a police search and rescue team after she was left behind by friends during a bush walk.04 Dec 02:15 AM
New ZealandMan spent five hours in water overnightAt 6.40am volunteers on board NZCT Rescue found the man sitting on the rocky shore, moderately hypothermic and relieved to see the crew.01 Dec 10:30 PM
New ZealandAustralian climber rescued overnightPolice say it took search and rescue teams nearly five hours to bring the 22-year-old down the mountain from a height of 1650m.30 Nov 05:03 PM
New ZealandSister gives thanks after Piha rescueThe younger sister of a 19-year-old woman who was pulled unconscious from the Piha surf says she wants to thank the beachgoers who saved her life for "everything".27 Nov 09:00 AM
New ZealandPiha hero tells of quick rescueJackson said he had just sat down at the beach with his girlfriend when he saw a woman crying and yelling.26 Nov 06:36 AM
New ZealandLifeguard was never in dangerThe French Lifeguard who sparked a search and rescue operation said he was never in any danger, he was just out for a bodysurf.25 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandNavy dive team joins Jubilee recoveryThe fishing boat was found sunk off the Canterbury coast after sending out a distress signal in a brutal storm on October 18.26 Oct 05:55 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand rescues 36 from fire-damaged shipThe crew on a Papua New Guinean fishing boat were rescued after their boat was damaged by fire.25 Oct 07:17 AM
New ZealandJubilee found, body believed insidePolice believe they have found a body inside the sunken Jubilee fishing trawler on the seabed off Canterbury.24 Oct 04:57 AM
New ZealandHugs all round for rescue angels13 years after the attack, Ms Butler was able to thank those who risked their own lives to save hers.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman winched off Rangitoto IslandA 19-year-old woman has been winched off Rangitoto Island by helicopter after she fell and suffered a leg injury.13 Oct 08:53 PM
New ZealandWoman found unresponsive in sand dunesA woman who was unable to be woken after an evening nap in remote sand dunes was flown to hospital in a critical condition last night.12 Oct 10:36 PM
New ZealandInjured tramper winched to safetyA tramper was winched to safety after injuring herself in a fall while walking on Sunday.11 Oct 10:17 PM
New ZealandMissing hunter found safeSearch and rescue teams from four regions are looking for a hunter who has not returned after leaving his home on Wednesday night.01 Oct 08:47 PM
WorldMen rescued after 30 hours lost at seaThree men have been found safe and well after spending more than 30 hours lost in a 5m aluminium dinghy off the coast off Nukunono Atoll in Tokelau.30 Sep 10:46 PM
