Tag: search_and_rescue
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Mount Maunganui Recovery Operation Resumes After Safety Checks
The recovery operation at Mount Maunganui has resumed this afternoon, several hours after being suspended. Work restarted officially at 2pm after experts confirmed the area was safe to enter. Detective Inspector Lew Warner stated, “Following consultation with a number of…
DisastersLaw Enforcement Mount MaunganuiRecovery OperationLandslidePoliceSafety ChecksSearch and RescueCommunity SupportNew Zealand Police
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Man Missing After Vehicle Washed Away Near Warkworth
An operation is underway after a man and his vehicle were reported missing near Warkworth. At 7:41 AM, police received information that a man had been washed away at a river crossing on Falls Road, near the intersection with Woodcocks…
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Cell Phone Signal Leads to Rescue of Stranded Trio in Kaitoke Regional Park
Three young men were rescued after spending a cold, wet night stranded in a gorge, thanks to a sliver of cell phone reception. The trio had intended to float down the Hutt River in the Kaitoke Regional Park. According to…
Politics and GovernmentWorldDisastersLaw Enforcement Kaitoke Regional ParkHutt RiverSearch and RescueNew Zealand Defence ForceJonathan WestruppWellingtonPersonal Locator BeaconNew Zealand Police
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Police Enhance Skills in Taranaki Search and Rescue Drill
A recent large-scale marine search and rescue (SAR) exercise, involving specialist Police personnel off the New Plymouth coastline, has been declared a success. The exercise tested the ability of multiple agencies to collaborate in challenging marine conditions, demanding rapid decision-making,…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement New Zealand PoliceSearch and RescueTaranakiNew PlymouthCoastguardSurf Life SavingEmergency Preparedness
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Name Released of Missing Fisherman at Tapotupotu Bay
Police have released the name of the fisherman missing since November 23 off the coast of Tapotupotu Bay, near Cape Reinga. He was Man Bock Lee, 65, of Hamilton. Emergency services were alerted after a report that Mr. Lee had…
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Search Underway for Two Overdue Climbers on Aoraki Mount Cook
A search is underway for two climbers who are overdue on Aoraki Mount Cook. According to Inspector Vicki Walker, Aoraki Area Commander, "There are currently strong winds and rain in the area." Police Search and Rescue and Department of Conservation…
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Police Issue Kayaking Safety Advice
New Zealand Police are urging kayakers to take precautions before heading out on the water this summer. This reminder follows a recent incident where the Police Maritime Unit, aboard Lady Elizabeth IV, responded to a call for a kayaker who…
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Body of Missing Swimmer Found at Lake Wainamu
The body of a missing swimmer has been found at Lake Wainamu, New Zealand Police have confirmed. The Police National Dive Squad was deployed to the lake near Bethells Beach as part of the search effort. An initial response, coordinated…
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Police Seek Information on Missing Man in Te Aroha
Police are seeking information regarding Louis Van Der Walt, 44, who has been missing since November 13. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke, Louis was last seen on the Te Aroha side of the mountain after separating from family…
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Search Resumes for Missing Fisherman at Tapotupotu Bay
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Tapotupotu Bay, near Cape Reinga, has resumed this morning. Emergency services were called at about 3.20pm yesterday, following reports that a man had been swept off the rocks while fishing…
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Body of Missing Woman Found in Upper Hutt
The body of 61-year-old Anita Hart, who was reported missing from Upper Hutt on November 13, has been found. Police, along with Search and Rescue teams, had been searching the area. Detective Senior Sergeant Kylee Cusin said, “while this is…
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Search Scaled Back for Missing Fisherman Off Pataua South Coast
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Pataua South will be scaled back as the operation moves into a new phase, four days after the alarm was raised. Police, including the National Dive Squad, Search and Rescue…
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Search to Resume for Missing Man off Northland Coast
The search will resume tomorrow for a man missing off the coast of Pataua South. The man was one of two people onboard a boat that was reported overdue on Friday night. On Saturday morning, the boat was located with…
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Police Seek Footage in Search for Missing Woman in Upper Hutt
Police are continuing their appeal for information, specifically CCTV and dashcam footage, to aid in the search for Anita Hart, who went missing in Upper Hutt. According to Detective Sergeant Annalise Ferguson, the search for Anita began early Thursday morning…
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Police Renew Appeal for Missing Man Louis in Te Aroha
Waikato Police have renewed their appeal for information regarding Louis, a 44-year-old man missing since Thursday, November 13. Concerns are growing for his wellbeing. Louis was last seen around 10am near the Hamilton Street entrance to the Tui Domain Track,…
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Body Recovered After Boating Incident in Pataua South
A body has been found during the search for an overdue boat in Northland, which went missing last night with two people onboard. Family members reported the 17-foot vessel overdue around 9pm, after it failed to return to Pataua South…
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Bystander Rescued After Getting Into Trouble Watching Whiritoa Blowhole Rescue
A bystander watching a rescue operation at the Whiritoa blowhole found themself in need of rescue after being washed into the sea. The incident occurred this morning after two people got trapped by the incoming tide. Waikato Police are urging…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 61-Year-Old Anita Hart
New Zealand Police are seeking public assistance to locate 61-year-old Anita Hart, whose whereabouts are currently unknown. Police and her family have expressed serious concerns regarding her wellbeing. Anita Hart was last seen on CCTV footage yesterday at approximately 11:43…
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Police Still Hopeful a Year After Kapiti Man Went Missing
Police are still seeking information regarding the disappearance of Graham Russell Smith, a 77-year-old Kapiti man who went missing on November 10, 2024. He was last seen walking in the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob area at approximately 6:30 p.m. Graham was walking…
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Police Urge Preparedness After Bush Rescue Near Days Bay
Police Search and Rescue responded to an incident yesterday involving a person lost in the bush tracks above Days Bay, Wellington. The individual was able to relay their location using the satellite emergency messaging feature on their iPhone, enabling a…
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Lost Walker Prompts Safety Reminder in Southland
A solo day walk turned into a rescue mission in Southland after a tramper became lost on the Makarewa Falls Track on Labour Day. Southland Police are urging anyone heading into the bush to ensure they are adequately prepared. Police…
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Northland Police Urge Water Safety Ahead of Long Weekend
Northland Police are urging boaties and water users to take safety seriously ahead the first long break of the warmer season. Detective Sergeant Paul Overton, Northland Police Search and Rescue Team Leader, emphasized the importance of preparation. "This is when…
Politics and GovernmentTransportationDisastersLaw Enforcement Northland Policewater safetylong weekendDetective Sergeant Paul OvertonOpito BayCoastguardSearch and RescueNew Zealand Police
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Police Concerned for Missing Rotorua Man, Jayleb-Che
Police are seeking public assistance in the search for Jayleb-Che, 36, who has been missing from Rotorua since Tuesday, September 30. Authorities are increasingly concerned about his well-being. Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Van Kempen, Investigations Manager, Rotorua Police, stated, “We’ve…
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Mountain Biker Rescued from Northland Bush After Hypothermia
A mountain biker was rescued from Northland bush after an extreme training session went awry, leading to hypothermia. The biker, who set out from Kerikeri on Saturday, aimed to push his limits on Department of Conservation tracks in the Waimamaku…
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Fishermen Rescued from Mangroves off Kaingaroa
A father and son were rescued from mangroves off Kaingaroa after their boat experienced engine trouble. The pair contacted emergency services immediately after their engine failed. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon. Police were alerted to the situation just before 2pm,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaTransportation KaingaroaNorthland PoliceSearch and RescueDetective Sergeant Paul OvertonArawhata WharfBoating SafetyRescueNew Zealand Police
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Swift Rescue in Upper Hutt Following PLB Activation
A Search and Rescue squad was dispatched on Sunday to the Little Akatarawa River area, Upper Hutt, after a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated by a tramping group. The Rescue Coordination Centre requested assistance, and Police SAR teams found…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementDisasters Upper HuttLittle Akatarawa RiverPersonal Locator BeaconSearch and RescueWellingtonLandSAREmergency ServicesNew Zealand Police
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Search Intensifies for Missing Teenager Marley
Police are continuing their search for missing 17-year-old Marley. Detective Sergeant Lucy Aldridge said that search efforts are focused on the surrounding bays and involves using drones, as well as boats and land teams. Yesterday's search included Land Search and…
Social IssuesLaw EnforcementDisasters MarleyOpawaSumnerScarboroughLucy AldridgeSearch and RescueMissing PersonNew Zealand Police
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Police Detail Extensive Search for Phillips Family
New Zealand Police have released further details regarding the extensive search operation for Tom Phillips and his three children, who initially disappeared in mid-December 2021 from their farm in Marokopa. The search, known as Op Curly, concluded on September 8,…
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Police Intensify Search for Missing Christchurch Woman
Police are appealing to the public for help in locating Tracy, a 66-year-old woman missing from Christchurch. Concerns are growing for her safety. She was reported missing around 1.20pm on Wednesday, September 17, after she missed a scheduled lunch. Her…
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Missing Woman Found Safe in Taupō
A woman in her 70s who was reported missing this morning from Taupō has been found and is safely back with her family. The Police Media Centre issued the release, confirming the positive outcome. Further details were available on the…
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