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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Search and rescue underway for man swept off rocks at Karekare
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He Lived In A Tiny Cage For 27 Years — Now He’s Seeing The Sky For The First Time
When he was just a baby, Sen was stolen from his home in the wild. He was taken…
Waikato River rescue: Seven people pulled from water near Taupō
Police were able to talk with the seven people in distress and contacted the Coastguard and harbourmaster. Using…
Denis O’Brien emerges as major shareholder in Whakatāne Mill recapitalisation
During 2024, the mill undertook a significant investment, spending $128 million upgrading equipment and technology to increase production…