Griffon vulture rescued on Lesvos, sent to Athens for treatment
[Natural History Museum of the Petrified Forest of Lesvos/Facebook] A Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) was rescued on the…
Auckland mum grateful after son’s dramatic late-night Piha Beach water rescue
Price said her son’s two friends had been teaching him some surfing skills when the water began to…
Rare parma wallabies moved to predator-free zones after 50 years in Blue Mountains sanctuary
For decades a tiny, elusive wallaby species was thought to be extinct — until a surprise discovery on…
Teenager praised for rescue effort as man dies at Takapuna Beach
They claimed the back-up “ghost code” for the defibrillator also failed during the urgent rescue response. Hato Hone…
Search in progress off Whangārei coast for missing boat with 2 aboard
Vessels in the Pataua Harbour and Ngunguru Bay have been asked to report sightings of the vessel, described…
Helicopter winches three to safety after Whiritoa Beach rescue
Three people had to be winched to safety at Whiritoa Beach this morning after getting caught out by…
Midway’s Cory Taylor to lead New Zealand’s Black Fins at Surf Rescue Challenge in Mount Maunganui
“His appointment for this year’s campaign marks a continuation of his role,” Surf Life Saving NZ campaign lead…
Lost baby elephant in Huai Kha Khaeng rescued safely after five-day search
On November 5, rangers from Checkpoint 5 used drones to search for the calf but found no trace.…
Community Rallies To Save Deer With Bucket Stuck On Head — Then A Miracle Happens
Last week, a concerned Maryland resident sent local animal rescuer Bob Swensen a photo of a deer they’d…
Raglan bar rescue: Four pulled from capsized boat
The Raglan Search & Rescue squad was also made aware of the emergency. Raglan surf lifeguards responded in…
Man removes 18km of barbed wire fencing from Victorian property to save wildlife
When conservation photographer Doug Gimesy moved to his property in the Otways in south-west Victoria last year, he…
Off-duty lifeguards rescue swimmer in serious condition at Piha Beach
Samuel Sherry Journalist·NZ Herald· 25 Oct, 2025 06:38 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…