Te Araroa family rescued from home after hours on roof in Tairāwhiti Gisborne
“They were up there in that howling gale and rain clinging to their roof all night. They never…
Three people rescued from a capsized boat off Tolaga Bay
The Eastland Rescue Helicopter and a fixed-wing aircraft with police observers joined the search, along with other commercial…
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…
Bondi massacre: PE Nation founder Pip Edwards recounts how Kiwi friend rescued her from under a van
Recalling the massacre on her social media, Edwards described the “incomprehensible” assault on innocent lives as “crazy, wild,…
Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people on New Year’s Day
“When you swim between the flags, you’re choosing the area with the lowest risk, and you’re under the…
Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…
Coral Adventurer passengers rescued after reef crash off Papua New Guinea
The vessel was floated off the reef on Tuesday with the help of a large tugboat sent from…
Search for missing person continues after Port Waikato jet ski incident on Christmas Day
Two inflatable rescue boats and two jet skis were launched, joining a rescue effort including the Police Eagle,…
Karaka developer spends millions on water fix, unlocking 5000 new homes
Fu admitted he was a selfish saviour because he did it to save his 250-home subdivision with its…
Christchurch baby fur seal rescued twice after suburban wanderings
But the determined seal found its way back to the Taylors Mistake beach, where it was seen enjoying…
Three swimmers rescued from rip at Bethells Beach after sunset
“By this time the sun had already set and it’s quite dangerous to be driving when there’s low…
One tramper dead, one rescued after beacon activated near Klondyke Tahu Saddle
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