Climber accused of 'faking hypothermia' for airlift off mountain
A doctor is facing three federal charges after misleading search and rescue teams.
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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.
Missing father, three kids: Search ramps up as weather improves
Calmer conditions should allow the search to ramp up today.
Missing father and three kids: Family remains 'hopeful' they're out camping
'We are hopeful that Tom has taken the children camping,' the family said.
Focus: Search continues for father & three children missing
Uncle Paul Thomas remains hopeful as the search continues for Thomas Philips and his three children. Video / Belinda Feek
Missing father and three kids: Police release image of abandoned vehicle
Police are trying to work out the family's movements prior to the ute being on the beach.
Missing family: 'This is out of character', police appeal for sightings
Their vehicle was found in the surf at Kiritehere Beach on Sunday.
Father and 3 kids missing since Saturday, vehicle found at beach
Police have released the names of father and his three children missing near Kawhia.
Tramper to be rescued from Tararua Ranges after three-day ordeal
The man walked into the bush on Sunday but severe weather trapped him there.
Troubled tramper to spend second night in Tararua Forest Park
The man had only planned for a day hike.
Fisherman rescued from 8m cliff at Raglan
A fisherman was safely rescued after getting swept off rocks at Raglan. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Fisherman rescued from 8m cliff after getting swept off rocks at Raglan
The man had been swept off rocks while fishing but was eventually rescued.
Watch: Teen seriously hurt after falling down beach cliff-face
The boy had to be winched into a chopper after falling and landing on a precarious ledge.
Fresh 'electronic data' spurs police to resume search for missing teen
Police had suspended the search in Alexandria for the 17-year-old, but it is now back on.
Missing hiker walks out of Tararua Forest Park after chopper joined search
Land searches of the area began last night after police were notified.
Watch: Mud-smeared TV reporter suspended after pretending to rescue flood victims
Bad news: Susanna Ohlen tried to give viewers the impression she joined the rescue effort.
'It's tragic': Skipper of yacht died while saving others, investigation finds
Pedersen also praised finding that her husband was "instrumental" in survival of crew.
Where is Shirley: Christchurch police say search for missing pensioner not over
Police vow to do all they can to find missing Christchurch pensioner Shirley Warrington.