Coastguard News
Kaipara bar capsize highlights lifejackets, luck, and the value of Coastguard volunteers
Three boaties are alive today following a capsize outside the Kaipara Bar, in an...
Century Batteries extends Coastguard partnership as rescue demand rises
Century Batteries continues its support of Coastguard Tautiaki Moana as voluntee...
Coastguard Summer Lottery winners announced for 2026
The grand prize boat and ute package has landed, and Coastguard says every ticke...
Celia Knowles Rescue reaches 500 assists, marking 15 years on the frontline
Hawke Bay Coastguard has passed a major operational milestone, recording the 500...
Coastguard urges boaties to slow down as summer rescues surge
Coastguard crews are dealing with one of the busiest Januarys they have seen i...
Coastguard called after catamaran loses propulsion in Whitianga Harbour
Coastguard volunteers were called into action this afternoon after a 13 metre ca...
Three rescued after boat capsizes off Tolaga Bay
Three men were rescued off Tolaga Bay today after their boat overturned suddenly...
Coastguard Bluff assists three men stranded on island near Bluff
Calm conditions turned rough, prompting an early call for help and a straightfor...
Coastguard Kaikōura rescues nine kayakers as conditions deteriorate
Rapidly changing weather off the Kaikōura coast triggers three simultaneous inci...
Lake Dunstan capsize rescue highlights why Christmas boating safety matters most
A night rescue on Lake Dunstan is a timely reminder that summer boating demands ...
Coastguard Mangawhai completes first rescue in challenging conditions
Five Coastguard Mangawhai volunteers launched the unit’s rescue vessel Kokako Re...
Mayday at Parua Bay: fast response pulls a chilled boatie from the water
A routine fuel stop turned into an urgent rescue for Coastguard Whangārei’s Circ...
Coastguard phone lines offline briefly for system upgrade this Wednesday
Coastguard New Zealand will take several phone lines offline on Wednesday, 10 De...
French Pass rescue turns into a 12 hour overnight mission
Coastguard Nelson retrieves five cold but uninjured crew after a grounding at on...
Coastguard responds to late-night Mahurangi callout
Quick thinking, teamwork and a helpful kayaker prevent a marine emergency from e...
Sarah Psaila: “Everyone deserves to come home”
Meet Sarah Psaila, the Coastguard skipper inspiring confidence and safety on New...
Swift community response helps save four after Raglan bar capsize
Four rescued after a Raglan Bar capsize thanks to swift Coastguard and community...
Early morning yacht rescue in Cook Strait
An early morning yacht rescue unfolded in Cook Strait over Labour Weekend after ...
Police, Coastguard rescue missing night diver near Goat Island
A night-time search off the coast has ended safely after a missing diver was res...
New rescue PWCs for Manukau
The rescue watercraft are introduced as a response to an increase in incidents i...
Honouring a legacy, building for the future: Coastguard Riverton’s Russell John Chisholm II launched...
The Southland coastline is beautiful but unforgiving. On Saturday, the Riverton ...
Coastguard North Canterbury rescues five boaties in harrowing Motunau Bar incident
Five boaties were dramatically rescued by Coastguard North Canterbury this past ...
Kiwis raise over $644,000 for Coastguard in The Big Swim
Big hearts, big distances – Kiwis raise over $644,000 in Coastguard’s big swim f...
Small rescue, big reminder: be prepared on the water
Just four days ago, Coastguard Thames was called out for a seemingly minor resc...
Rescue on Lake Tarawera highlights power of teamwork and technology
A missing tramper, fading daylight, and the challenging terrain of the Tarawera ...
Answering the call: Coastguard Volunteers celebrated during National Volunteer Week
As Aotearoa marks Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week (15–21 June), it...
Tragedy on the Pātea Bar: Two Lives Lost in Sudden Capsize
Two people have died and a third has been hospitalised after a small vessel cap...
Coastguard news: Trial unit set for Mangawhai
Coastguard Tautiaki Moana is progressing plans for a trial unit in Mangawhai, ma...
Raglan Volunteer Coastguard: “The ocean does not allow second chances”
In the past 12 months, Raglan Volunteer Coastguard has responded to 58 incidents...
Southern Bluefin Tuna pre-season 2025 seminar series
Knowledge, preparation, and safety – before the bite begins.
When training turns real: HMNZS Taupo responds to mayday near Rangitoto
In the early hours of this morning—Thursday 1 May—HMNZS Taupo broke from a routi...
Coastguard crews respond to high-pressure rescues across NZ in challenging weekend
Coastguard volunteers across the motu were kept on their toes over the weekend, ...
Riding along with Coastguard
A sunny Saturday riding along with Auckland Coastguard aboard
Trillian Trust R...
Injured sailor rescued off Pukerua Bay, yacht lost to rough seas
A dramatic rescue unfolded off Pukerua Bay on Saturday (March 1) when Coastguard...
Four flown to hospital after jetboat crash on Whanganui River
Four people were flown to hospital after two jetboats crashed on the Whanganui R...
Missing jetskier in Cook Strait: Rough seas and a widespread search
A jetski without its driver was discovered at Cook Rock, off the top of New Zeal...
Body of Missing Jetskier Recovered from Lake Taupō
The Police Dive Squad has recovered the body of the jetskier reported missing on...
Search Underway After Jetski Incident on Lake Taupō
Taupō Police and emergency services are conducting a search operation following ...
Coastguard volunteers in action over the festive season
The holiday season is one of the busiest times for Coastguard New Zealand, and t...
Coastguard Stresses Safety after a busy day on the water
The festive season is in full swing, and Hawke's Bay Coastguard has already had ...