Rescue underway for person trapped on coastal rocks
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Hitchhiking northern quoll released back into wild in central Queensland
The last place you would expect to spot an endangered northern quoll is in the wheel arch of…
Chopper Appeal Month: Firefighter’s heart attack rescue shows need
“They lay me on a bed pretty quickly and told me I was having a heart attack.” Brown…
Firefighters rescue driver from floodwaters, thunderstorm threat as central NZ braces for 140 km/h gales, downpour
The MetService earlier warned Kiwis that drivers in some parts of the country could face bursts of “intense”…
Missing Motueka tramper Nathan Green found after search and rescue operation
Police said they and the family were grateful to those who assisted in the search and responded to…
Foodprint app set to connect Hawke’s Bay residents with discounted surplus food
“With everyone feeling the pinch from the cost of living, there is simply no good reason for good…
Timmy the stranded whale is finally on his way home thanks to entrepreneur-funded rescue
By Ruth Wright with AP Published on 29/04/2026 – 13:44 GMT+2 An animal rescue story that has captivated readers worldwide could…
Food rescue app Too Good To Go arrives in Tauranga
Entrepreneurs founded the app in Copenhagen in 2015 after watching an untouched buffet being thrown away. Too Good…
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.…
Man Incubates A Large Egg Left Behind By Its Mama — Then A Majestic Bird Emerges
A few years ago, Nick Meijer, a resident of the Netherlands, was given a large swan egg that…
Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary lion Abdullah euthanised after health battle
“It’s absolutely devastating for us all. The motivation for us [in taking over the lions] was to give…
Central Hawke’s Bay Winter Olympics: Horse riding event aiming to buy Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter a vehicle
“The team at the rescue helicopter said,‘ How about this?’ and we have jumped at the challenge.” Wilson…