New ZealandCyclone rescues see Hawke’s Bay surf lifeguards honouredHawke's Bay surf lifeguards have been recognised for their cyclone response.27 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclists trapped in bush north of Wellington rescued by policePolice praised the men’s actions after they realised they were in trouble.18 Mar 04:38 AM
New Zealand‘It was a wall of water’: Inside the incredible Cyclone Gabrielle yacht rescueThe man plucked to safety from the water has launched his own salvage operation.17 Mar 09:00 PM
KahuSearch and Rescue taskforce help repair marae, kaumātua housing, papa kāinga and urupāFenz and Search and Rescue teams have been cleaning up marae damaged by floods.13 Mar 10:40 PM
New Zealand‘Hungry, cold’ Dunedin 8-year-old found by searchersOfficers were called to reports of a missing child at Signal Hill Reserve.23 Feb 11:26 PM
New Zealand'A good soul lost at sea': Whānau fundraise to help search for missing kayakerJohnny Latimer has been missing since he headed out for a kayak on Thursday night.22 Feb 05:53 PM
New Zealand‘Nothing prepares you’ for the sight of dead bodiesOtago Nuggets basketball coach with recovery efforts in Hawke's Bay.22 Feb 05:53 PM
New Zealand'Conditions are terrible': Mass rescue operation near Arrowtown during ultra-marathonAt least 110 people in the area needed to be evacuated; all athletes safe, organisers say.22 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandFirefighter says Cyclone Gabrielle conditions were unlike anything he’d seenThe group of local officers were primarily stationed in the Esk Valley.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch for bodies in Napier called off due to sewage leakA laborious and sweltering trip up Napier’s Tutaekuri River for search teams.21 Feb 08:06 AM
WorldCouple found alive 12 days after quake, as Turkey rescues due to endMiraculous rescue of couple trapped for 296 hours, but Turkey due to stop searches soon.18 Feb 09:28 PM
World'May God forgive me': Turkish teen filmed ‘last moments’ from quake-hit apartmentA 17-year-old filmed a heartbreaking farewell to his family and friends ... and survived.18 Feb 06:29 PM
New ZealandAs an 81yo and her caravan were swept away in the flood, she turned to what she loved: Her crocheting81-year-old tells of miracle Cyclone Gabrielle survival after caravan swept away18 Feb 05:07 AM
New ZealandWife of missing hunter appeals for help - military friends from Australia assistMurray Horsfield has been missing in Glenorchy, north of Queenstown, since Monday.17 Feb 07:50 PM
New Zealand‘Rock n Roll Craig’: Friend’s touching tribute to Muriwai firefighterCraig Stevens died after being injured in a landslide on Monday.16 Feb 06:26 PM
New ZealandBoatie adrift near Great Barrier Island during cyclone rescuedThe navy assisted in the rescue this morning after boatie went missing on Sunday.13 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandDistress call: Boatie feared missing in huge seas off Great Barrier IslandA boatie has gone missing near Aotea Great Barrier Island.13 Feb 01:58 AM
New ZealandLocals mount boat rescue for at least 70 people trapped after flooding in Te Urewera forestIntense rainfall has hit the upper North Island over recent days.29 Jan 01:00 AM
EntertainmentSearchers seek second hiker in area where actor Julian Sands missingA 75-year-old Los Angeles man is also missing on 10,064-foot (3068m) Mt Baldy.24 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandRaglan lifeguards carry out mass rescues amid tragic weekend on waterGroups of 13 and 16 people were rescued by lifeguards at Raglan yesterday.21 Jan 09:12 PM
New ZealandWatch: Search for missing teen after Ōpoutere death, calls for Surf Life Saving patrolsA water, air and land search continues for a missing teenager at Ōpoutere.19 Jan 08:08 PM
New ZealandBeach tragedy: Heroes’ heartbreak as woman loses husband, son ‘in front of her eyes’One person has died and a search is under way for a missing person after the incident.18 Jan 05:27 PM
TalanoaIncredible photo: NZ helps save Kiribati fishermen lost at sea for six daysThe two men had been missing at sea in their dinghy for six days.17 Jan 04:28 AM
New ZealandMissing pregnant woman found ‘safe and well’Missing south Auckland woman Maia Prebble has been found.06 Jan 10:13 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing fishermanThe alarm was raised early this morning after man failed to return.29 Dec 07:51 PM
New Zealand'It's a Christmas miracle': Boy missing for six hours rescued after clinging to rocksThe 14-year-old boy was taken back to his family safe and uninjured.24 Dec 05:28 PM
New ZealandPatient evacuated from Mount Cheeseman with moderate injuriesEmergency services at mountain lodge.18 Dec 01:28 AM
New Zealand'Stand down Diesel boy your work is done': Rescue dog diesTributes from around world flow for quake rescue dog.05 Dec 09:35 PM
New ZealandPutting their lives at risk: Heroic Kiwis's bravery honouredThe honourees all put their own lives at risk to save another in three gripping stories30 Nov 07:59 AM
New ZealandBoating tragedy: Police warn searchers rallying to 'bring little boy home to family'The Clarks Beach community is helping with search efforts for 10-year-old today.11 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandPolice dive squad focus search for Anaru Moana to Waitaki River in murder investigationBurned-out car believed to be connected to man's disappearance.08 Nov 06:46 AM
New Zealand'Devastated': Search called off for the day as 10-year-old remains missing after fatal boat capsizeA boat carrying five people capsized near Clarks Beach on Auckland’s Manukau Harbour.07 Nov 07:53 AM
New ZealandMissing kayaker: Search and rescue teams set off on Lake RotoruaPolice, Coastguard and Land Search and Rescue New Zealand are continuing the search.24 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle large blaze at Whatipu Beach after two fishermen rescuedEmergency services responded to missing fishermen callout, then spotted the fire in Huia.19 Oct 08:20 PM
