New ZealandKayaker body found on beachThe body of a kayaker has been found on a beach near the mouth of the Waiau River, Tuatapere.20 Feb 08:30 AM
New ZealandJetboaters ignore pleas to help swimmerA desperate plea by 15 bystanders for passing jetboats to rescue a 30-year-old struggling in the chilly waters of the Hokitika Gorge were ignored by the boaties.09 Feb 03:32 AM
New ZealandTourist rescued from West Coast caveTwenty people have rescued an American tourist from a West Coast cave after the woman suffered a suspected broken leg yesterday.01 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandGerman tramper feared missingA search and rescue operation is underway near Queenstown after a German tourist failed to return a locator beacon by his "panic date".22 Jan 10:15 PM
New Zealand'I saw the panic drain from his face'As a stricken surfer clung to a cave roof while being buffeted by huge waves, Tai Kahn leaped from a helicopter into the churning seas to save the teen's life.18 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldBlack box recovered from AirAsia flightDivers have retrieved a black box from the crashed AirAsia flight from the bottom of the Java Sea, officials say.12 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandSnorkeller missing off Northland beachThe family of a 25-year-old man who went missing while snorkelling in Northland this afternoon are scouring the beach for any sign of him.08 Jan 04:40 AM
New ZealandBody found in hole namedA former West Coast gold miner whose body was discovered at the bottom of a deep hole yesterday had disappeared previously.07 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandMissing tramper 'drowned'A tramper who went missing in a remote and rugged part of the South Island is likely to have been swept away by strong currents before drowning in a gorge.05 Jan 11:56 PM
New ZealandMissing tramper: Tracks found near riverSearchers looking for a tramper missing in rugged country in the South Island have found tracks leading to a river - but none coming out.05 Jan 09:17 PM
WorldIce theory for AirAsia crash dubiousThe first official Indonesian report on the AirAsia crash says the accident was caused by "icing" that damaged the plane's engines - a finding experts immediately doubted.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimber's family brace for worstThe family of an Australian climber missing for four days on New Zealand's tallest mountain are coming to terms with fears he is probably dead.01 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMore bad weather hits AirAisa searchA temporary break in poor weather yesterday failed to help the search for wreckage from AirAsia Flight QZ8501.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMissing man presumed drownedAn intoxicated man who walked into the sea at a Christchurch beach fully clothed this morning is missing and presumed drowned.01 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'You don't think about your emotions'Family tells how their holiday sightseeing trip turned into rescue operation after spotting stricken men in the water: "You just think about trying to find the next person."30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHopes fading fast as oil sighted in seaAn Indonesian official last night said objects had been spotted in the sea by a search plane hunting for the missing AirAsia jet.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWater tragedies: Victims namedPolice have named three people who have died in water-related accidents so far this holiday season.28 Dec 02:24 AM
New ZealandFamily's vigil for missing teenFamily members of a missing teenager were keeping an emotional vigil on a Northland beach last night - the latest incident in a horror start to the holiday season in the water.27 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandTwo rescued from Mount ripAn Auckland woman and a local man were rescued from a rip at Mt Maunganui.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally unprepared' hikers slammedUp to $10,000 of taxpayers' money was spent on a rescue in Northland over the weekend for a group of Aucklanders "who were not in real danger", police say.21 Dec 11:13 PM
New ZealandMan rescued on chopper's debut missionThe Air Force says crew on a new helicopter rescued a missing tramper on the chopper's debut mission.19 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandAustrian tramper missing in TararuasPolice and volunteer search and rescue teams are looking for a missing 21 year-old tramper.18 Dec 06:41 PM
New ZealandMountaineer's 200m plunge off Mt CookRescuers from outside Aoraki Mt Cook had to be brought in to recover the body of a mountaineer, who was himself a rescuer based at Mt Cook village.14 Dec 10:18 PM
New ZealandSwimming tragedy: Body recoveredThe body of a man who drowned at McLaren Falls in the Bay of Plenty yesterday has been recovered.14 Dec 02:52 AM
New ZealandTourist missing on Arthur's Pass hikeA search is underway after a French tourist went missing on a mountain hike in Arthur's Pass National Park.13 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandSearch for climber's body resumesThe search and recovery effort for an experienced climber who died on the country’s highest mountain has resumed this morning.13 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandSwimmer dies in pre-Christmas tragedyAn Auckland man who drowned while having a swim yesterday was remembered as being a "very happy and jolly guy" by his heartbroken friend last night.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dead in Mt Cook fallA man who fell from a ridge on the country's tallest mountain is dead, police have confirmed.12 Dec 09:26 PM
