Tag: rescue
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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