Tag: landsar
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Police Seek Information on Missing Man in Te Aroha
Police are appealing for public assistance in locating Louis Van Der Walt, 44, who went missing during a walk on Te Aroha mountain. Search efforts are ongoing.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Missing PersonTe ArohaLouis Van Der WaltNew Zealand PoliceSearch and RescueLandSARWaikato
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Swift Rescue in Upper Hutt Following PLB Activation
A tramping group was rescued in the Little Akatarawa River area after activating a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) when a member fell into a canyon. The rescue highlights the importance of carrying PLBs.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementDisasters Upper HuttLittle Akatarawa RiverPersonal Locator BeaconSearch and RescueWellingtonLandSAREmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Search Continues for Missing New Plymouth Woman
Police and volunteers continue searching for Jan, a New Plymouth woman missing since June 10, focusing on Thomason Road, Lake Mangamahoe, and surrounding areas. Public assistance is requested.
Politics and GovernmentLaw Enforcement New PlymouthLandSARMissing PersonSearchTaranakiState Highway 3New Zealand Police
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Search Resumes for Missing Tramper in Milford Sound
After weather delays, search efforts resume today for a missing tramper in Milford Sound. Approximately 40 staff and volunteers are involved in the large-scale air and ground search.
WorldDisastersSearch and Rescue Milford SoundLandSARSouthern Lakes HelicoptersHeliworks QueenstownReal NZNZ Police
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Ill-Prepared Family Rescued on Mt Taranaki; Police Issue Safety Reminder
A family rescued from Mt Taranaki after an ill-prepared hike prompts police to remind the public to take care and be prepared when going out in the New Zealand outdoors.
Politics and GovernmentDisastersAustralasiaLaw Enforcement Mt TaranakiSearch and RescueLandSARDepartment of ConservationHiking SafetyPouakai Range