Major night rescue operation after cliff fall on Tāwharanui Peninsula, north of Auckland
The rescue, from launch to return, took one hour and 45 minutes. Darkness, wind and lively seas Kawau…
‘Les P’tits Kipik’: Inside a Paris suburb’s unlikely hedgehog sanctuary
By Angela Symons with AP Published on 23/03/2026 – 7:02 GMT+1 A French woman created a hedgehog rescue centre at her…
Hawke’s Bay tramper highlights locator beacons’ importance after being saved by rescue chopper
In early 2026, the helicopter had been called to four tramping or hunting-related missions in the past two…
Hero who rescued family trapped in notorious Napier beach surf identified; calls for better safety measures
The stony beach is considered dangerous and signs are in place warning people not to swim. It could…
Person critical after rescue from fire at Henderson Salvation Army Church, arson suspected
He said conditions in the entry area were not too bad, but the main body of the fire…
Whangārei airport clocks up 100-plus noise complaints as rescue chopper disturbs sleep
The inaugural report was presented to Whangārei District Council (WDC)’s February 26 noise committee meeting. WDC manager property…
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…
Fullers ferry rescues woman from water near Auckland Harbour Bridge
“Their swift actions, care and teamwork helped ensure the individual was rescued and brought to safety,” the spokesperson…
Rare Shepherd’s beaked whale washed up dead at Auckland beach being moved amid toxic hazard fears
Local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki were appointed to organise the removal of the carcass, being done today.…
Photographer Flies Drone Over Humpback Whale, Realizes It’s in Grave Peril
John Kowitz Not long after setting off from the Hawaiian coast, underwater photographer John Kowitz and his team…
Water incident at Papatowai, Southland: 2 rescue helicopters called, 2 people flown to hospital
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Missing kayaker’s body recovered after search and rescue operation near Waiwera
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