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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Teen kayaker rescued after complex multi‑agency operation in Kaimai Range
He said the alert was picked up by the Rescue Coordination Centre in Wellington, and other members of…
Day walkers reminded to be prepared after Wellingtonian saved by phone satellite feature
The rescue prompted calls for people to observe fundamental bush walking guidance, including not following trap markers. “Pink…
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…
Kawau Coastguard rescues 2 people off Tawharanui coast after catamaran overturns in water
The circling helicopter guided Kawau Rescue to the dinghy, by then east of Takatu Point, and both were…
Far North mountain biker rescued after hypothermia in Waimā Range
The rider was dressed in lycra biking gear, which Crawford said wouldn’t have withstood wet and cold conditions.…