Tag: rescue
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Gisborne 'Mystery Hero' Tim Morris Comes Forward After House Fire Rescue
Construction worker Tim Morris, 37, has identified himself to Gisborne Police as the man who pulled an 89-year-old from a burning Aberdeen Road house early Saturday.
Law EnforcementDisastersSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceGisbornehouse fireTim MorrisrescueJohn LoveAberdeen Road
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Gisborne Police Search for Mystery Hero Who Saved 89-Year-Old from House Fire
Gisborne Police are trying to identify a passerby who pulled an 89-year-old from a burning Aberdeen Road house early this morning, then left before emergency services arrived.
Law EnforcementDisasters GisborneNew Zealand Policehouse fireAberdeen RoadrescueJohn LoveFire and Emergency New Zealand
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Twelve Paddlers Rescued After Wakas Capsize Near Gisborne River Mouth
Twelve paddlers were safely returned to shore at Waikanae Beach, Gisborne, after their wakas upturned, with an off-duty surf lifesaving constable paddling out to help.
Law EnforcementDisastersGeneral Weather New Zealand PoliceGisborneWaikanae BeachTūranganui Riverwater safetySurf Life Savingrescue
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Wellington Emergency Services Perform Swift Rescue at Queen's Wharf
Wellington Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews swiftly rescued a man from Queen's Wharf last night. Officers swam to the struggling individual, ensuring his safety through collaborative emergency efforts.
Law EnforcementHealth WellingtonQueen's WharfPoliceFire and Emergency New ZealandRescueEmergency ServicesCollaborationNew Zealand Police
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Surfer Rescued in Challenging Conditions Off New Plymouth's Fitzroy Beach
A surfer was rescued off Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth, after a concerned public member alerted police to their distress in 30-40 knot winds and two-meter swells. Surf Life Saving volunteers swiftly responded, ensuring a safe recovery despite the challenging conditions.
Law EnforcementSportGeneral WeatherEducation SurferRescueFitzroy BeachNew PlymouthNew Zealand PoliceSurf Life Saving New ZealandTaranaki
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Six Rescued from Marlborough Floodwaters
Emergency services rescued six individuals trapped in floodwaters on SH6 near Canvastown, Marlborough, last night. State Highway 6 remains closed, urging motorists to avoid the area due to high water levels.
WeatherLaw EnforcementGeneral WeatherTransportationAustralasia MarlboroughFloodwatersRescueCanvastownState Highway 6Emergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Man Rescued After Two Hours in Waitematā Harbour
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.
Law EnforcementWorld Waitematā HarbourkayakerrescuehypothermiaAucklandMaritime UnitPolice Eagle helicopterNew Zealand Police
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Auckland's Eagle Crew Rescues People in Dramatic Incidents
Auckland's Police Air Support Unit, Eagle, has had a busy week, rescuing an international visitor stranded by the tide, a kayaker struggling in Mahurangi Inlet, and two teens stuck on a cliffside in Whangaparaoa Bay.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationDisasters AucklandEaglerescuePolice Air Support UnitMotukaraka IslandMahurangi InletWhangaparaoa BayNew Zealand Police
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Fishermen Rescued from Mangroves off Kaingaroa
A father and son were rescued by police after their boat's engine failed near Kaingaroa. The rescue highlights the importance of preparation for boaties as the weather warms.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaTransportation KaingaroaNorthland PoliceSearch and RescueDetective Sergeant Paul OvertonArawhata WharfBoating SafetyRescueNew Zealand Police
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Rescue on Tongariro Crossing Prompts Winter Safety Warning
A man's rescue from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing prompts police and Department of Conservation to issue safety advice for winter tramping in Tongariro National Park.
WorldWeatherDisasters Tongariro Alpine CrossingrescuewintersafetyBarry ShepherdLibby O’BrienSearch and RescueNew Zealand Police