Cyclone Vaianu rescue alert sparks three-hour Kawau coastguard search
Conditions on the water were described as fairly moderate as the cyclone was already winding down, but the…
Cyclone Vaianu windsurfer: Coastguard scolds Napier thrillseekers ignoring beach bans
Knowing the weather was forecast to deteriorate further in the hour or two after, Harvey made the call…
Northland yacht rescue: Coastguard skipper says failed engine nearly ended in tragedy
“We were bouncing through waves … we spent a lot of time in the air as you drive…
Four passengers of US speedboat shot dead by Cuban coastguard, spark new tensions
In Washington, US Vice-President JD Vance said the White House was “monitoring” the situation and that “hopefully it’s…
Canterbury dog rescue: Coastguard saves pet swept into Waimakariri River
Her owner attempted a rescue but was forced to retreat when the strength of the current made it…
Coastguard issues summer boating safety alert after near-fatal Lake Rotoiti rescue
Without the crucial life preservers, the brothers used two bags and a seat cushion to stay above the…
Coastguard rescues man from water after mayday call from Whangārei’s Parua Bay
Another blessing was that the Customs vessel Hawke 5 was also nearby and was ahead of the Coastguard…
Kawau Coastguard rescues 2 people off Tawharanui coast after catamaran overturns in water
The circling helicopter guided Kawau Rescue to the dinghy, by then east of Takatu Point, and both were…
Whanganui boat builder AMF finishes vessel for Tairua-Pāuanui Coastguard
AMF built Tairua-Pāuanui‘s previous boat 20 years ago and there had not been “a single issue with it”.…
Sumner Coastguard honoured with Rescue of the Year after dramatic cliff fall
Police were called and Sumner Coastguard swung into action just six minutes after they received the callout. Coastguard…