Footage shows emotional moment first villager is rescued from Laos cave
Rescue efforts had focused on pumping out the monsoon flood waters that trapped the men. “One person has…
German tourist rescued after inflatable boat outing ends in icy ordeal on Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown
After factoring in the distance, winds and currents, she launched her inflatable boat around 4pm. Marie Zessin had…
Whakatāne rescue: Six saved from rocks after bar crossing boat capsize
Coastguard praised the “swift actions” of the member of the public who raised the alarm, particularly in low-light…
One person rescued after major search for yacht that issued mayday in Cook Strait
A second person had been taken off the same craft earlier in the day for medical attention. Police,…
Weather: Six people rescued after becoming trapped in floodwaters in Marlborough – NZ Herald
Weather: Six people rescued after becoming trapped in floodwaters in Marlborough NZ HeraldHeavy rain, 140kph winds and huge swells…
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”…
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.…
Whanganui woman trapped in car pulled from rising floodwaters
“I was yelling out, but nobody was answering.” He noticed movement inside as he got nearer and discovered…
Man wants to reunite goldfish he rescued in Lower Hutt floods with its owner
“Thankfully, I already had the right equipment ready, which made it possible to act quickly.” Rempala posted about…
Firefighters free elderly Auckland man trapped overnight in ravine
Neighbours were alerted to his predicament when they heard a shout the next morning while putting out rubbish.…
Whanganui firefighters perform line rescue for two dogs trapped after 30m cliff fall
“We were hoping they were okay, we weren’t sure at that stage, [the owner] had tried to get…
Men rescued from car in floodwaters near Whangārei as Northland in State of Emergency
The men were trapped for 45 minutes before being rescued, they told the Herald. They were very grateful…