Tag: hypothermia

Man Rescued After Two Hours in Waitematā Harbour

25 Apr 2026 7:42 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A kayaker was rescued from the Waitematā Harbour after spending over two hours in the water. The man was found unresponsive and suffering from severe hypothermia, with his life jacket credited for keeping him afloat.

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Mountain Biker Rescued from Northland Bush After Hypothermia

9 Oct 2025 2:24 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A mountain biker was rescued from the Waimamaku Range in Northland after becoming stranded and hypothermic. Police and LandSAR volunteers coordinated the rescue after the biker called for help.

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