Tag: marine_search_and_rescue

Boatie Rescued from Lake Taupō After Boat Fire

22 Dec 2025 · New Zealand Police

A boatie was fortunate to survive after a fishing trip on Lake Taupō went awry, prompting a water safety warning from Police and local iwi. Police were alerted around 6:45 pm following reports of a boat fire seen from Kinloch.…

Politics and Government Disasters Social Issues Law Enforcement Lake Taupō boat fire water safety marine search and rescue Kinloch Barry Shepherd Rakeipoho Taiaroa New Zealand Police
Marine Search and Rescue Training Exercise Planned off Port Taranaki

12 Dec 2025 · New Zealand Police

A multi-agency marine search and rescue training exercise will be conducted off the coast of Port Taranaki to the Bell Block area on Sunday, December 14. The exercise aims to test and improve coordination and response capabilities among agencies involved…

Politics and Government Law Enforcement Social Issues Marine Search and Rescue Port Taranaki Bell Block Training Exercise Taranaki Wade Callander New Zealand Police