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Hot and Cold Pool death: Man found dead at popular swimming area near Rotorua: A person has died at a popular swimming area south of Rotorua. A police ...
nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/hot-and-cold-pool-death-man-found-dead-at-popular-swimming-area-near-rotorua/WAIB2ZA2UFE4BAQRQPAT2B7OGE/
Horror Christmas weekend on Northland’s roads and water: Northland police are encouraging locals and visitors to make good decisions after a horror holiday ...
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/horror-christmas-weekend-on-northlands-roads-and-water/Q3KA7DIYWJH7BJSVPXA42CEXTI/
Search for missing Northland diver continues: Search and Rescue services are continuing the search for a male diver in the Ahipara area after he was reported ...
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/search-for-missing-northland-diver-continues/UJWQCXNPL5AVXFPPQEKUFFMONQ/
Body of Northland diver found: Teen’s family’s long wait over: A body has been found on a Northland beach, which the Herald understands is that of an 18-year-old ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/body-of-northland-diver-found-teens-familys-long-wait-over/KCQDXSZHL5CW7I5JXVZ2HJZY7Y/
Dog being cared for by council after kayaker goes missing: A dog photographed alongside a missing Ōtaki woman is in safe hands.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/500893/dog-being-cared-for-by-council-after-kayaker-goes-missing
Missing Ōtaki kayaker Michaela Leger: Police urge Kāpiti Coast residents to check properties
nzherald.co.nz/nz/missing-otaki-kayaker-michaela-leger-police-urge-kapiti-coast-residents-to-check-properties/DXQQOFSWXBEZHM3V3432HQQV7Y/
Paddle found as search continues for missing Ōtaki kayaker Michaela Leger: A kayak paddle has been found as the search continues for a woman believed to be ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/paddle-found-as-search-continues-for-missing-otaki-kayaker-michaela-leger/W6W7I4CHOFB2FMIZ2DFRPLTYD4/
Rescue services working to find diver swept out to sea near Herekino Harbour in Northland
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/rescue-services-working-to-find-diver-swept-out-to-sea-near-herekino-harbour-in-northland/7APKILIE7RBXNHRRETI7WDWHSE/
Police appeal for information about missing Wellington kayaker: Police are appealing for information regarding a kayaker missing off the Kāpiti Coast ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-appeal-for-information-about-missing-wellington-kayaker/3ZZAV7OBGRA3DGJWN3KR4TGWGY/
Missing Ōtaki kayaker Michaela Leger search: Police release new information: Police now say a missing woman who paddled out to sea may have been in a single-seat ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/missing-otaki-kayaker-michaela-leger-search-police-release-new-information/SPS5SLQLHVD6HMX5J6JJGFPQQE/
Police continue search for missing kayaker off Kāpiti Coast: Police say they believe she is Michaela Leger, 29, from Ōtaki.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/500821/police-continue-search-for-missing-kayaker-off-kapiti-coast
Police appeal for sightings of man missing with diving gear for four days: Police are appealing for sightings of a man who has been missing since Thursday ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/500815/police-appeal-for-sightings-of-man-missing-with-diving-gear-for-four-days
New Zealand: 'Exceptionally lucky' climber survives 600m Mount Taranaki fall with only minor injuries
news.sky.com/story/new-zealand-exceptionally-lucky-climber-survives-600m-mount-taranaki-fall-with-only-minor-injuries-12959125
Deportee who caused police siege jailed: A deportee who sparked an eight-hour police siege after climbing on to the roof of a Dunedin home has been jailed for ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/deportee-who-caused-police-siege-jailed
Auckland diver Michal Kováč critically injured after being dragged into SeaLink ferry propeller
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-diver-michal-kovac-critically-injured-after-being-dragged-into-sealink-ferry-propeller/2X6IUHSHQNEAZBAN2Y7M3YJOAU/
‘I felt pressured’: 73yo helped senior Mongrel Mob member in drug ring as payback
nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/i-felt-pressured-73yo-helped-senior-mongrel-mob-member-in-drug-ring-as-payback/UKG4E2TKEBGMTOZ6HTBIALNVF4/
Diver who died near Mana Island, Porirua named as Shengwei Cao: The man who died was Shengwei Cao, 58, of Lower Hutt.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/diver-who-died-near-mana-island-porirua-named-as-shengwei-cao/AP77ZVFEDJGPDCAF2RMVLYLREE/
Far North family launch Givealittle to help find kayaker missing in Northland: Johnny Latimer has been missing since he headed out for a kayak on Thursday night.
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/far-north-family-launch-givealittle-to-help-find-kayaker-missing-in-northland/6H4WW666UFD5FC63QSXDT6JBG4/
Chasing Ghosts - Below the Surface: What happened to Goy Thongsi?: A new NZ Herald true crime series looks at the death of Goy Thongsi.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/chasing-ghosts-below-the-surface-what-happened-to-goy-thongsi/TEMNFDAZ3VF2PIW47NL2BYWGOA/
Navy called in to help find Far North kayaker missing in Doubtless Bay: The well-loved man failed to return home after going out for a kayak on Thursday night.
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/navy-called-in-to-help-find-far-north-kayaker-missing-in-doubtless-bay/BD7IVFLRHNGNRAN7QP5NYZKT2I/
Rolleston youth offenders climb on to roof after breaking out of their units: All five were able to be brought down from the roof with police assistance.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/rolleston-youth-offenders-climb-on-to-roof-after-breaking-out-of-their-units/WPOS67SSPBHOXKILHPOSUD2MG4/
Body of surfer found on beach in South Taranaki: Police believe it to be a person who was missing briefly in the sea near Warea.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/body-of-surfer-found-on-beach-in-south-taranaki/ZZ7I27G44RELLM775MD7PUQIVA/
Trespassed youth assaulted, threw can at security guard: A Dunedin youth has been referred to youth aid after throwing a can of V at a security guard, police say ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/trespassed-youth-assaulted-threw-can-security-guard
Search under way for missing free-diver in Wellington’s Karaka Bay: Police were called to Karaka Bay after man failed to surface from a free-dive.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/search-under-way-for-missing-free-diver-in-wellingtons-karaka-bay/2ZTKPTX3TZDHNB6CQT3GKYV5ZY/
Serious crash in Balclutha: Emergency services have been called to a serious crash after a car hit a power pole near Balclutha. A police spokeswoman said police ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/serious-crash-balclutha
Body found on Auckland beach believed to be missing kayaker: The kayaker went missing in the Firth of Thames on 5 November, prompting a week-long search.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/478710/body-found-on-auckland-beach-believed-to-be-missing-kayaker
Lake Rotorua death: Police confirm recovered body as missing French kayaker: The man was reported missing on October 24.
nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/lake-rotorua-death-police-confirm-recovered-body-as-missing-french-kayaker/WF5LW6WMONHP5OBTPRJSLWFXSM/
Kiwi dies in freak accident while rock climbing in Australia’s Blue Mountains: Taranaki man Richard Mills is remembered by his family as a fun-loving free spirit ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/kiwi-dies-in-freak-accident-while-rock-climbing-in-australias-blue-mountains/UIUA5H4BUVEZTMB56QMHHRJ2OY/
Car crash in Catlins: Emergency services are responding to a car crash in the Catlins. A police spokeswoman said officers were alerted to reports of a single car ...
odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/car-crash-catlins
Dive squad arrives in search for missing Korean swimmer: The national dive squad has arrived in Wānaka to take part in the search for a man who failed to ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/dive-squad-arrives-search-missing-korean-swimmer
Police name person found dead in Lake Rotorua as missing kayaker Gregory Flavell: A rāhui remains in place on Lake Rotorua.
nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/police-name-person-found-dead-in-lake-rotorua-as-missing-kayaker-gregory-flavell/F4FBX5SWH3JYEE227T7NXPOZQY/
Lake Rotorua missing teen: Search continues for missing 18-year-old kayaker, whānau makes statement
nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/lake-rotorua-missing-teen-search-continues-for-missing-18-year-old-kayaker-whanau-makes-statement/H5BHLKTORM6BQD57JTTUK5DB5A/
Missing kayaker: Search for teenager last seen on Lake Rotorua resumes: The search for an 18-year-old kayaker last seen on Lake Rotorua yesterday resumes today.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/missing-kayaker-search-for-teenager-last-seen-on-lake-rotorua-resumes/HPZHEW4DMGSYVVUK4SGEIA2XUY/
Mt Ngāuruhoe death: Man who died while climbing mountain named: The death has been referred to the Coroner.
nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/mt-ngauruhoe-death-man-who-died-while-climbing-mountain-named/JX3MTXUFLTGAN6F7XIDV4M5JGA/
Missing kayaker: Navy and dive teams will continue to help look for the missing kayaker
nzherald.co.nz/nz/missing-kayaker-navy-and-dive-teams-will-continue-to-help-look-for-the-missing-kayaker/HPZHEW4DMGSYVVUK4SGEIA2XUY/
South Taranaki water incident: Diving squad joins search for missing South Taranaki fisherman
nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/south-taranaki-water-incident-diving-squad-joins-search-for-missing-south-taranaki-fisherman/YKCMBQTKVRPMOALPDLPD4QQTBQ/
Police shut down follower criticising use of te reo Māori in Facebook post: NZ Police had the perfect response when someone suggested 'sticking to ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-shut-down-follower-criticising-use-of-te-reo-maori-in-facebook-post/RQITNCCPBSL4LFA3CJNGBEDIMQ/
Assault at St Paul's Collegiate School in Hamilton: One person taken to hospital in serious condition, another in custody
nzherald.co.nz/nz/assault-at-st-pauls-collegiate-school-in-hamilton-one-person-taken-to-hospital-in-serious-condition-another-in-custody/SVGDPOVDD6BE2XQOFUFJOS7EMM/
Surfer killed at Aramoana among New Zealand's 'most respected': At about 2.30pm, police and St John were called after receiving reports of a man drowning.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/surfer-killed-at-aramoana-among-new-zealands-most-respected/PA7TOIGC4TZ4IBWDQCYLFW4IMI/
Police concerned as 14-year-old girl missing from Halstead: Essex Police is appealing for the public’s help to find a 14-year-old girl who is missing from ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/20106352.police-concerned-14-year-old-girl-missing-halstead/
Police officer's warning after drunken cathedral climb in Dunedin: An intoxicated man climbed the cathedral's spire but got stuck.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-officers-warning-after-drunken-cathedral-climb-in-dunedin/C7UJJTBVWSQZ3UDTL5WSUT2N74/
Person taken to hospital after car crash in Mokoia, South Taranaki: Police said no road blockages were caused by the accident.
nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/person-taken-to-hospital-after-car-crash-in-mokoia-south-taranaki/QZ2NMILU46QZOF3IZ7ZXUTB7QM/
Hastings kite-surfer robbed by thugs with knuckleduster: Beach robbery sparks manhunt
nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/hastings-kite-surfer-robbed-by-thugs-with-knuckleduster/46A6K5WMSBULX4AOAO3PYDPWDI/
Humble, kind surfer was 'rock of whole family': A surfer who died at Aramoana at the weekend has been remembered by family and friends as a devoted ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/humble-kind-surfer-was-rock-whole-family
Pool staff test positive for Covid-19: The Dunedin City Council has chosen to close a community swimming pool and divert its staff to Moana Pool after five of ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dcc/pool-staff-test-positive-covid-19
Pair rescued from rip: A surfer who helped rescue a pair of students swept out to sea at a Dunedin beach has a simple message for beachgoers ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/pair-rescued-rip
'Extremely lucky': Teenage boy rescued by police from Waikato River: Police say the teenager was 'extremely cold' when found.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/extremely-lucky-teenage-boy-rescued-by-police-from-waikato-river/FLZUDYGMRVIUTJOQUTZ7RM4SY4/
Paraglider injured in crash near Queenstown: A paraglider is in hospital after a crash near Queenstown this morning. A police spokesperson confirmed officers ...
odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/paraglider-injured-crash-near-queenstown
One person dead after diving incident at Goat Island, north of Auckland: Emergency services were called to a group of three divers struggling in the water.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/one-person-dead-after-diving-incident-at-goat-island-north-of-auckland/VRJB57UGEMHQFI2JBI3NHLSGG4/
Palmerston North Ahimate Reserve drownings: Council, police say don't swim after multiple deaths
nzherald.co.nz/nz/palmerston-north-ahimate-reserve-drownings-council-police-say-dont-swim-after-multiple-deaths/72XAALUGQTYTTRDV34D6TDO5WQ/
Man dies after 'water-related incident' at Great Barrier Island: Emergency services said the incident was reported just before 6pm.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/man-dies-after-water-related-incident-at-great-barrier-island/UKMSTRM3ZSOTZA4Z4OW724S3PI/
Sea, ground and air searches underway for missing diver near Te Araroa: Searches are taking place on the sea, on the ground and in the air for the diver.
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/sea-ground-and-air-searches-underway-for-missing-diver-near-te-araroa/6AU4L2TCNZLRZVQTQNZOVF2F5Y/
Youths break-in for swim at school pool: A break-in at a school pool in Dunedin yesterday morning has been attributed to "kids doing dumb stuff" ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/youths-break-swim-school-pool
Paraglider in hospital after crash near Queenstown: One person with moderate injuries has been taken to hospital.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/paraglider-in-hospital-after-crash-near-queenstown/IMVT6QV3ISMJ63YVJANEVZKXI4/
Glider crash near Omarama: A glider has crashed near Omarama this afternoon. A police spokeswoman confirmed a glider had crashed near the Waitaki Valley township ...
odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/glider-crash-near-omarama
Incredible photo shows emotional reunion after rescue by Coastguard in Maraetai: The kayaker was rescued from his sinking vessel after more than an hour in the ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/incredible-photo-shows-emotional-reunion-after-rescue-by-coastguard-in-maraetai/Q4UONTRNMPZ4M3FSXZ25LRYUJY/
Person dies after failing to resurface from river dive: A person who died in a Taranaki river last night surfaced once after diving in from the riverbank ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/rnz/person-dies-after-failing-resurface-river-dive
Surfer dies off Dunedin's Middle beach: The body was found by a member of the public.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/surfer-dies-off-dunedins-middle-beach/NEBJADJAHLBXY7VDWPLH5VSTHA/
Fisherman safely rescued from 8m cliff after getting swept off rocks at Raglan: The man had been swept off rocks while fishing but was eventually rescued.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/fisherman-safely-rescued-from-8m-cliff-after-getting-swept-off-rocks-at-raglan/V25NJJBEXQXTBOQNXCWZYQM54Y/
Covid 19 coronavirus Delta outbreak: North Shore surfer, fishermen catch police attention
nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-coronavirus-delta-outbreak-north-shore-surfer-fishermen-catch-police-attention/J5VKQJRX46WEDAS3OLDIJDCZUY/
Another 'suspicious' fire at Oamaru reserve: Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have extinguished another ‘‘suspicious’’ fire at Oamaru’s Glen Warren ...
odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/another-suspicious-fire-oamaru-reserve
Mountain bikers, office workers and 'party-goers' breach rules: Mountain bikers, a tree climber, office workers and supposed party-goers are some of ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/mountain-bikers-office-workers-and-party-goers-breach-rules
Hopes for rapid response unit: It is hoped a new St John rapid response unit will be able to halve response times for the most serious incidents in Dunedin ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/hopes-rapid-response-unit
Gore pool attack: Lifeguard 'felt she was going to die': A man who attacked a lifeguard at a pool in Gore said "I really wanted to kill you" ...
odt.co.nz/regions/southland/gore-pool-attack-lifeguard-felt-she-was-going-die
Better Port Chalmers pool roof, cladding: The Port Chalmers Pool will have a different look when it reopens to the public in time for the swimming season ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/better-port-chalmers-pool-roof-cladding
Police find body of missing diver in Mahia: Missing diver's body found
nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/police-find-body-of-missing-diver-in-mahia/5YPDXTSFIP2SNNF5ORITVK43PM/
Whakaari / White Island: Specialist volcanic response crew discussed before tragedy
nzherald.co.nz/nz/whakaari-white-island-specialist-volcanic-response-crew-discussed-before-tragedy/7EI5VOQEH5EQ2Y64MAK36M7WNA/
Otago’s long-term freshwater ratings trend low: Most of Otago’s freshwater sites have a long-term rating of poor or fair for swimming suitability ...
odt.co.nz/regions/otago%E28099s-long-term-freshwater-ratings-trend-low
Climbers who died on Mt Taranaki were Christchurch geologists: Christchurch-based engineering geologists Richard Phillips and Peter Kirkwood died while climbing ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/climbers-who-died-mt-taranaki-were-christchurch-geologists
Climbers die after falling near Mt Taranaki summit: A recovery operation is under way to retrieve the bodies of two climbers after an accident near the top of Mt ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/climbers-die-after-falling-near-mt-taranaki-summit
Man who climbed crane drunk convicted: An intoxicated man who got stuck after climbing a crane in central Invercargill told police he just wanted to get a better ...
odt.co.nz/regions/southland/man-who-climbed-crane-drunk-convicted
Tallulahbelle Roberts named as person found dead at Christchurch property: Police were called to an Avonhead property around 11.30am on Sunday.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/tallulahbelle-roberts-named-as-person-found-dead-at-christchurch-property/Z4MTP3A6RX5TQPWHOE54F4CPT4/
Death at swimming spot near Roxburgh: A man died at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago yesterday evening. The man's body was recovered about 9 ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/death-swimming-spot-near-roxburgh
Student who drowned was working on orchard: A 23-year-old Malaysian national who died at a popular Roxburgh swimming spot on Friday evening was an Auckland ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/student-who-drowned-was-working-orchard
Investigations continue after person found dead at Avonhead property: Police were called to an Avonhead property around 11.30am on Sunday.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/investigations-continue-after-person-found-dead-at-avonhead-property/Z4MTP3A6RX5TQPWHOE54F4CPT4/
Desperate search for New Zealand man missing after swimming in the Brisbane River
nzherald.co.nz/world/desperate-search-for-new-zealand-man-missing-after-swimming-in-the-brisbane-river/UCPWXBDEBQUUNRPPQZPGCK3DSM/
Person missing at Central Otago pond: police: Emergency services are responding to reports of a person who has failed to surface at a popular swimming spot in ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/person-missing-central-otago-pond-police
Pinders Pond drowning victim named: The man who died at a popular swimming spot in Central Otago yesterday evening was a Malaysian national who lived in Roxburgh ...
odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/pinders-pond-drowning-victim-named
'No one saw her waving': Woman killed in first fatal shark attack in New Zealand in eight years
smh.com.au/world/oceania/no-one-saw-her-waving-woman-killed-in-first-fatal-shark-attack-in-new-zealand-in-eight-years-20210108-p56ss6.html
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