New ZealandClimber survives 250m plunge on Mt Taranaki; five rescued in 24 hoursOne person was also taken off the mountain suffering from hypothermia.14 Oct 09:50 PM
New Zealand'A bloody legend': Guide killed in avalanche living his best life, family sayBrett Evans, 38, was killed in an avalanche in Canterbury last week.29 Sep 07:52 PM
New ZealandStranded Mt Cook climbers rescued after four nightsThe two men are said to be in good spirits after spending four nights in a hut.20 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandClimbers trapped on Mt Cook at risk of frostbite as they continue to wait for rescueAn alpine rescue crew is in touch with the climbers stranded since Tuesday.20 Sep 07:19 AM
New ZealandInjured climbers may remain trapped on Mt Cook for days after another freezing nightRescuers are on standby while they wait for a gap in the weather.18 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandWhitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' waveFellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.18 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandInjured climbers trapped overnight on Mt Cook, weather hampers rescue effortsThe injured pair spent the night high up the mountain, hemmed in by bad weather.17 Sep 11:26 PM
New ZealandPlane deployed in search effort for man swept off rocks into Manukau HarbourIt has been 36 hours since the man was swept off the rocks while collecting shellfish.15 Sep 01:15 AM
New ZealandBroken bones, spinal injuries, heart giving out: Inside the rescue helicopterThe Herald spends a weekend witnessing lifesaving missions across the South Island.14 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandInside the Westpac rescue helicopterInside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George HeardWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morningEmergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily ‘heartbroken’ as hunt for man missing in Manukau Harbour continuesThe missing man's niece says the family 'were still in shock' over the capsize.29 Aug 03:48 AM
New ZealandAutopsy completed on 5-year-old found dead in pondAuthorities have completed their examination as family plan tangi.17 Aug 02:06 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful little man': Fundraiser for 5-year-old Khyzah's family raises over $10,000'The loss of this cherished boy has left a big hole in everyone’s hearts.'14 Aug 06:34 AM
New ZealandStranded divers swim over an hour to deserted island before being rescuedOnce ashore, the men used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire.12 Aug 07:16 AM
New ZealandBody found in search for missing Gisborne 5-year-old boyThe extensive search started Sunday afternoon.12 Aug 06:45 AM
New ZealandFive rescued from capsized boat in Manukau HarbourCoastguard and police attended the incident near Puketutu Island this morning.03 Aug 03:02 AM
New ZealandNo map, matches, or GPS: Ill-prepared hunters rescued from Southland forestWith temperatures dropping to below zero, the pair were lucky to find their way out.14 Jul 10:46 PM
New Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Man found after 48 hours in the bush with no locator beaconSearch and rescue said the man's actions are a textbook example of what not to do.10 Jul 03:11 AM
New ZealandSeven people accounted for following reports of yacht in troubleThe Coastguard is understood to have attended the scene09 Jul 09:05 PM
New Zealand‘Rapidly out of daylight’: Survival skills help save father and son trapped in bushDuo were off the track and facing huge waterfalls: 'Fall over them and die kind of stuff'.03 Jul 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Slayer of all slayers': Tributes flow for dead Gisborne fishermenGisborne Mayor Rehette Stolz said the men were loved, well respected and will be missed.26 Jun 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Community in mourning': Three bodies found in search for missing fishermenA police spokesperson said formal identification is ongoing.25 Jun 07:26 PM
New Zealand'Did not return': Drone deployed in search for missing woman, 67, near Wairere FallsPolice want to speak to the person who located a jacket on a walk in the area.16 Jun 10:34 PM
New ZealandMissing Te Atatū woman Monica Reid ‘located deceased’, police sayThe death is not being treated as suspicious.16 Jun 06:50 AM
New ZealandSearch and rescue operation under way in Lower HuttHe was last seen about 5.30pm yesterday.29 May 10:06 PM
New ZealandRuapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'24 May 02:34 AM
New ZealandCadaver dogs used in search for missing womanThe experienced tramper, 79, has been missing since March.24 May 02:30 AM
New ZealandRugby chaos, New Caledonia unrest and half-marathon blunder | Focus Morning Bulletin May 24, 2024Richie McCaw speaks out on rugby’s civil war, more Kiwis get the green light to evacuate New Caledonia and how a husband's ‘toxic’ actions almost cost this wife a race victory.Watch23 May 07:43 PM
New ZealandWhānau of Karnin Petera acknowledge search and rescue efforts at national awardsTwo Northland search and rescue missions were acknowledged yesterday evening.22 May 12:02 AM
New ZealandSurf life-savers humbled by cyclone rescue honour: 'A privilege to be able to respond'They rescued about 250 people, navigating IRBs under power lines and around debris.22 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It's just what we do' - Northland on map at NZ Search and Rescue AwardsRescue efforts between January 1 and December 31, 2023 are recognised at the awards.21 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWeather hampers search efforts for missing fishermanOne man's body was located on Friday. The other remains missing.05 May 10:48 PM
CrimeEnchanter fishing boat tragedy: Five deaths, several charges, one upcoming trialThe three-week trial starts on Monday in Whangārei. Here's what you need to know.03 May 10:00 PM
