East Coast conservationist rescues two wild emu chicks from feral cat
“The farmer thought it could be another income source but didn’t realise how much grass they could eat.…
Bay of Plenty animal rescues overwhelmed by unwanted puppies, kittens
“Last month, on a single day, we were asked to care for 20 puppies, including three dumped puppies…
Coastguard rescues solo skipper 10km off Motunau, Canterbury
Rescue teams reached the 9m yacht within an hour of setting off. The stranded skipper came aboard BlueArrow…
Coastguard rescues two people from sinking boat off Mangawhai coast
They were transferred to Kokako Rescue, and after securing the stricken vessel, it was towed back into Mangawhai.…
Iwi housing group rescues failed Rotorua development Mountview Green to build 39 homes
Rogers said Roto Whare’s funder, Arena, was based in New York, and it was a difficult deal to…
Auckland man rescues paralysed elderly woman from burning Mt Roskill home
“There was a lady just screaming out for help,” he said. “I asked her, ‘Is there anyone in…
Record call-outs and big costs for Coastguard Hawke’s Bay
But Van Tuel and Coastguard HB chairman Matt Harvey had no explanations for the increase. There’s no disruption…
Watercraft Slams Into Gray Whale Near Vancouver, Injuring Driver
A personal watercraft struck an adult gray whale that had just breached off Vancouver, British Columbia, on Monday,…
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…
Taupō police officer rescues two deaf women from floodwaters
They were on their way to Hawke’s Bay from Auckland. The passenger side of the car had water…
Tauranga and Raglan beaches busy, surf lifeguards make weekend rescues
In a second rescue, lifeguards providing water safety at the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half Ironman responded to…
Eastern region lifeguard rescues surge to 144, mostly outside patrol flags
Lifeguards at Whangamatā assisted a teenager who was “assessed, given pain relief, stabilised” before she was also taken…