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Divers recover body from river canyon in Milford Sound
The tramper intended to climb the Devil's Armchair but was reported missing on Monday.
'Trip of a lifetime' turns to tragedy: Dad-of-three was worried about looming storm
Transport Accident Investigation Commission launch investigation, asking public for help.
Father-of-three worried about weather before fatal trip
'He was a good bugger. He wasn't only my son, he was my mate,' says grieving father.
Three dead, two missing, five rescued after fishing charter sinks off North Cape
A distress beacon was set off just after 8pm on Sunday night.
Heartbreak in search for missing man: Police find body at bottom of cliff
Wayne Taylor, 54, was reported missing on February 22.
Missing doctor a 'lovely soul' - hundreds join search to find him
Hundreds of volunteers join search for Pāpāmoa 31-year-old.
Young New Yorker rescued twice in 2 days after failed hiking attempts
If at first you don't succeed, perhaps think before trying again.
Five-year-old who fell down well in Morocco's last words
Relative of Rayan who was trapped down a well reveals the boy's tragic final words.
Hope, then heartbreak: 5yo trapped for days pulled out of well, but did not survive
The 5-year-old boy spent five days trapped in a narrow, 32m deep well.
Person rescued from the water off Mullet Bay, Motutapu Island
The Coastguard was alerted to a boat on the rocks just after midday today.
West Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters rise
A mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.
Police appeal for information in Whangamatā sea search
So far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.
Overturned kayak: Police urge public to help identify owner
Empty kayak with fishing rods and bait found near Auckland's Motuihe Island.
Search underway for swimmer missing in surf at Karioitahi beach
Police say the person was reported missing just before 9pm yesterday.
NZ's shocking summer continues: Child dies after incident at waterfall beauty spot
As of this evening, there have been 28 water-related deaths across NZ.
Man resuscitated twice on beach after boat flips in Coromandel
Paramedics and lifeguards resuscitated a man twice on the beach at a holiday hotspot.
Focus: Boat flips trying to cross Tairua-Pauanui bar
Onboard the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter as they respond to a boat that flipped on the Tairua-Pauanui bar. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust / Supplied
Two more bodies retrieved from Manawatū River after refugee girl and woman drown
Reports of two missing swimmers has come just days after two others drowned there.
'Dead in the water': Boaties recall moments after vessel flipped
"I didn't think I was going to make it, to be honest," one of the men admitted.
Child's body found in Manawatū River search
One body recovered; search continues today for 25-year-old woman
Record year: Auckland's rescue helicopter crews busier in 2021 than in past 50 years
It's been a busy Christmas period for the crews of Auckland's rescue helicopters.
Suspected drownings: Shock after two water incidents in just a few hours
One investigation is underway, while search for 18-year-old man continues.
Two emergency water incidents in one day: Search resumes for missing swimmer
It was the second emergency water incident in the area yesterday.
Major search for missing swimmer suspended for the night
'A search and rescue operation is currently under way.'
MSC reveal New Zealand's most dangerous summer hikes
A hike at the bottom of the Tararua Range has been called NZ's most dangerous.
Hawke's Bay beach patrols increase over summer, mass exodus expected
Hawke's Bay beaches are great for swimming in calm weather, but can be risky when rough
Missing hunter winched to safety from Kaweka Range
The man huddled under a survival blanket for more than 48 hours, police said.
Climber accused of 'faking hypothermia' for airlift off mountain
A doctor is facing three federal charges after misleading search and rescue teams.
Missing family found safe after fishing trip
The four children are between the ages of 7 and 11.
Police rescue pair after boat sinks off Wellington
The boaties were well-prepared, which made all the difference, police say.
NZ's highest ever rescue on Aoraki Mt Cook
The November 4 rescue on Aoraki Mt Cook made it New Zealand’s highest ever rescue. Video / Supplied
Record-breaking rescue of climber on Mt Cook summit
It was the highest rescue in New Zealand's history.
Search for missing swimmer suspended
Police have now been suspended a search for a missing swimmer.