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…
‘Highly unlikely’ those trapped by Mount Maunganui landslide have survived, NZ police say
After a long, wet week, this weekend on the east coast of New Zealand’s north island began with…
Rare Himalayan vulture rescued after collapse in Tak
A rare Himalayan Griffon Vulture was rescued on January 19 after it collapsed in front of a house…
Waioeka Gorge SH2 closed all weekend after slips and wild weather, rescue under way
An update on the closure will be given by NZTA on Monday. SH2 WAIOWEKA GORGE, BAY OF PLENTY…
New council-SPCA dog vouchers announced, local lobby group question impact
SPCA’s general manager of animal services, Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell, said the initiative is a much-needed community-focused solution. “This…
North Sea crash captain triggered fire, rescue operation and ‘avoidable death’, UK trial heard
Motin has pleaded not guilty and has been held in pre-trial custody. Prosecutor Tom Little told the jury…
Whangārei woman starts hospice fund to care for senior rescue dogs
“That can be hard for people; though they love their dog.” Hospice care is a specialised type of…
One dead, 38 missing after Philippine dump site collapse
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Mass whale stranding on Farewell Spit, call for volunteers to help creatures
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Tairua lifeguards save three swimmers in after-hours beach rescue
“Paid lifeguards from Tairua Beach immediately responded with rescue tubes and fins and were supported by a rescue…
Nuhaka woman wins $340k Lamborghini in Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust raffle
“Once or twice a year, I always buy a raffle.” She initially thought the phone call from Auckland…
Police Search and Rescue continue search for tramper missing in Kahurangi National Park
“We will be using a radar tomorrow so ask members of the public to steer clear of our…