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Two Northland search and rescue missions were acknowledged yesterday evening.
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They rescued about 250 people, navigating IRBs under power lines and around debris.
'It's just what we do' - Northland on map at NZ Search and Rescue Awards
Rescue efforts between January 1 and December 31, 2023 are recognised at the awards.
Weather hampers search efforts for missing fisherman
One man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.
Enchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trial
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Whangārei search: Missing fishermen new to NZ, family spokesperson says
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Dramatic rescue, measles epidemic and Israel truce offer | Focus Morning Bulletin April 30, 2024
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Search for fisherman missing off Raglan coast continues
The man has been missing for almost a week.
Stricken boatie winched to safety after vessel capsizes on notorious Manukau bar
Another boatie was rescued by a passing jet ski.
Search on for person missing off Raglan coast
Police had a report about 6.28pm about people needing help in the water.
Colleagues join the search for fisherman in the water off Hawke's Bay coast
How a fishing vessel crew member ended up missing remains unclear.
Tramper, 79, now missing for a week in Waikato forest
She was last seen wearing trail-type shoes, black pants and possibly a silver jacket.
Search continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forest
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
Search under way for 79-year-old tramper missing over four days in Waikato
The woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.
'Just awesome': Missing man's miracle survival after two-week bush ordeal
Family have shared details of Jon Ellison's incredible journey through the bush.
Missing diver found 'cold and tired' after search at coastal Auckland community tonight
The Eagle helicopter and specialist police teams were involved in the search.
'Game-changer': Bigger, smarter rescue chopper added to BoP fleet
A new 'top-of-the-line' chopper will service the region.
'Majestic goat' leads son to missing dad
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Missing tramper found alive in Tararua Ranges
Brent Harrison had been reported missing on Monday.
Search for man missing after hike north of Wellington
The missing man is believed to be a 72-year-old experienced tramper.
Led astray: Tourists lost for a week in bush after following Google Maps
Two German tourists are lucky to be alive after a misdirection from Google Maps.
Rotorua hot pool mystery: Did a man fall in? Why police can't find a body
Why searchers are struggling to confirm their suspicion in the near-boiling pool.
Rocky escape: Police scale up warnings to stay safe
Police are reminding fishermen to stay safe when rock fishing after a rescue that involved Police Search and Rescue and the Westpac helicopter took place in the early hours of Friday, February 16. Video / NZ Police
Watch: Canyoner winched to safety after Coromandel accident
The patient needed to be extracted by winch from a height of 21 metres.
Patient airlifted to hospital following remote Far North land rescue
The person sustained injuries which meant they were unable to walk out and required aid.
Body recovered in Kaipara Harbour thought to be missing Piha swimmer
The 37-year-old went missing in the 'heavy and unforgiving' surf last week.
No crew, no problem: The Navy’s new robot boat hits Auckland harbour
The Navy is trying out an unmanned craft that can stay at sea indefinitely.
Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
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Two teens missing overnight on Upper Hutt walking track found by hunters
The pair were reported missing at 2am, and the search began at 4.30 this morning.
Couple rescued from Mt Ruapehu in dead of night as 'intense' weather sets in
The couple hoped to get off the mountain before bad weather set in, but became lost.