Hero who rescued family trapped in notorious Napier beach surf identified; calls for better safety measures
The stony beach is considered dangerous and signs are in place warning people not to swim. It could…
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…
Australian woman almost loses both legs during Philippines holiday after bridge collapses
“It took multiple people to pull her out, revealing the extent of her injuries – including a pole…
Christchurch child hit by car scootering to school: Neighbour uses jack to free trapped child
With the child pinned beneath the car and bystanders calling out, Khan ran to his vehicle to retrieve…
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…
Weather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehicles
“A local farmer got stuck in with his tractor, carved a track through slips and released the cars,”…
Four trapped, two seriously injured in North Canterbury State Highway 7 crash
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Crews work to free person after truck and trailer crash closes South Auckland road
Fire and Emergency shift manager Josh Pennefather told the Herald one person was trapped and crews were working…
Koala hit by car and trapped in grille rescued in Adelaide suburb
SKER confirmed the koala had been checked over by a vet and, apart from a scrape and “what…
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…
Mount Maunganui campground slip: Fears for missing as voices fall silent
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell described recent events as a “challenging and difficult” 24 hours for the eastern…
Waioeka Gorge slips: More than 40 airlifted to safety as State Highway 2 remains closed
“It’s been a significant effort to reach so many people who were trapped,” Cooney said. “I want to…