Whangaroa locals rescue stranded kayaker after woman alerts police
“During this time, the male’s responses were becoming less frequent, raising significant concern for his well-being,” Overton said.…
Waitematā Harbour dawn paddle honours kayaker Simon McLarin who died after medical event
Emergency services were called to an area offshore from Hobsonville Marina at around 8.35am yesterday. Despite a multi-agency…
Waitematā Harbour kayaker dies after heart attack on morning paddle
A friend out on the water with him when tragedy struck told the Herald that McLarin suffered a…
Auckland police rescue hypothermic kayaker after Waitematā Harbour fall
The man was located as he was being pulled by the tide about a kilometre from the coast.…
Search continues for missing Greymouth kayaker swept out to sea
Shortly after midday, West Coast Search and Rescue manager, Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood, said the police search was…
Missing kayaker’s body recovered after search and rescue operation near Waiwera
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Coromandel shark attack: Kayaker fights off predator with paddle
“Its whole head was out like gnawing on or biting down on the side of the kayak. It…
Police search for possible missing kayaker off Kāpiti Coast near Raumati
The kayak that was found was blue and appears to have been filled with fishing equipment, nets and…
Teen kayaker rescued after complex multi‑agency operation in Kaimai Range
He said the alert was picked up by the Rescue Coordination Centre in Wellington, and other members of…