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Trapped caver too tall to get out
An experienced caver trapped in an underground cavern overnight on Saturday says the experience was far from an ordeal.
Rescuers free trapped caver
An experienced caver trapped in an underground cavern overnight on Saturday was simply too tall to climb through a narrow passage.
Police urge better communications
A three-hour search was carried out in Western Bay of Plenty last night after a boat carrying three men was reported overdue.
Search resumes for missing German tourist
A search has resumed this morning for a German tourist missing in the Travers Saddle area of Nelson Lakes National Park.
Girl, 7, saves pregnant mum
As Brooklyn Beazley's pregnant mother started slipping into a diabetic coma, the 7-year-old girl struggled to open a glucose syrup bottle that she knew was needed.
Father, daughter found after going missing at Arthur's Pass
A father and daughter who had been missing at Arthur's Pass since Sunday have been found safe and well today.
Snow hampers search for German tourist
The search for a German tourist missing in Nelson Lakes National Park for six days is today being hampered by snow and freezing conditions.
Concerns for missing tramper
Searchers have found no sign of a 19-year-old tourist, whose tramping pack was found abandoned in Nelson Lakes National Park.
Killer shark attack: cop to be honoured
The policeman who shot a shark during an attempt to recover the body of Adam Strange after an attack at Muriwai a year ago today will be formally recognised for his efforts.
Editorial: Helicopter trust should not challenge cut to grant
Editorial: In terms of fundraising, few organisations are in such a favoured position as the Westpac rescue helicopter service.
Tramper rescued by helicopter
An elderly tramper was rescued by helicopter after he fell in the Tararua Ranges near Wellington yesterday.
Man injured in Napier diving accident
A man suffered suspected neck and head injuries after a diving accident near Napier yesterday.
Tramper airlifted from National Park
A 71-year-old woman who suffered a leg injury while tramping near Nelson took 10 hours to reach a hut before help could be raised.
Crow bar used to free tramper
Rescuers used a crow bar to prize a boulder off a tramper yesterday morning, one of two unusual call outs for the NZCC Rescue Helicopter.
10m sinkhole: 'I fell in and screamed'
After falling down a 10m deep sinkhole and landing on the remains of dead animals, Jill Clendon's first thoughts focused on whether she had broken any bones.
Screams as 78-year-old falls from boat
A wife dived into pitch-black sea to rescue her drowning elderly husband after hearing him fall from their boat.
Police name missing kayaker, believed drowned
Police have released the name of the Gisborne man who is missing, believed drowned, after Monday night's kayaking tragedy at Pouawa.
Police pull back on search for missing man
The search for a man who reportedly fell off rocks in the Bay of Plenty into the sea about 5pm yesterday is being scaled back.
French tourist found after night in bush
A 25-year-old French tourist spent a cold and wet night "hunkered down" in the bush near the Routeburn Track on Tuesday night.