Police appeal for information in Whangamatā sea search
So far emergency services searching the area have not located anyone.
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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.
Missing hiker ignored calls from rescuers' unknown number
If you're alone and lost in the wopwops, you could at least pick up.
Off-duty officer helps Eagle crew save fisherman swept off rocks near Bethells Beach
Police have revealed details of a brave water rescued involving Eagle crew, off-duty cop.
Lucky escape: Fisherman saved after being swept off the rocks
Lucky escape for a man who was fishing on the rocks and swept off into two-metre waves.
Tales of survival: Man recounts 75 hours lost at sea
Rob Hewitt didn't know of the huge efforts to search for him - until he got home.
'17 days of hell': Relief, tears 'and now a lot of questions to answer' after missing dad, kids reappear
Puzzling questions on how Thomas Phillips and his children survived so long in the bush.
'17 days of hell': 'A lot of questions to answer' after missing dad, kids reappear
Puzzling questions on how Thomas Phillips and his children survived in the bush.
Family relief, joy: Missing women found after a day and a half in the bush
Mikayla Taiapo and Ngahuia (Huia) Flavell have been found after 24 hours in dense bush.
Police suspend search for missing father and three children
The search for the missing father and three children has been ongoing for 12 days.
Missing family: Mum 'just wants Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember home'
"We all just want Tom, Jayda, Maverick and Ember home."
Search base stood down but hunt continues for missing family
Thomas Phillips and his three young children were last seen on September 11.
Missing family: Police urge safety for citizen searchers, ask for photos
Police resumed their search today, a week since the Waikato family was last seen.
'Still no sign': Missing family's search now focuses on coastline
Searchers are focusing on the Marokopa coastline in the mission to find the four missing.