Phillip Melchior
Most daring mountain rescues - Phillip Melchior
31 Jul 2015
Every year thousands of people head into New Zealand mountain ranges, pitting themselves against the elements and the environment. Sometimes they are under prepared and ill equipped and don't make it… Audio
New reporting system for trampers
7 May 2012
There are concerns about a new online reporting system for trampers with people in the tramping community saying that lives could be put at risk with the new system. Audio
Tragedy strikes near Motatapu Gorge
3 Jan 2012
Search and Rescue officers say that they are devastated at the death of teenager, Dion Latta after his dramatic rescue from a waterfall near Wanaka, on Sunday night. Audio
Helicopter Crash
3 Nov 2008
The police have told the family of missing helicopter pilot Morgan Saxton that there's little chance he'll be found alive. Audio