News
NZSAR 2022-2023 Annual Report published
Between 1 July 2022 and 31 June 2023, the commitment and dedication of our search and rescue sector saw 1,130 people assisted, 744 people rescued and most importantly, 137 lives saved.
Member wellbeing
People are the most valuable and important resource in the SAR sector, so it is essential the sector supports their wellbeing.
10 Questions with Fiona Read
Senior Constable Fiona Read has served more than 13 years with the Manawatu Police SAR Squad.
Celebrating 90 years of helping the lost, the missing and injured
The NZSAR Council congratulates New Zealand Land Search and Rescue on their 90th anniversary, which was celebrated on 1 May 2023.
Whakarauroa Tangata begins in July 2023
Planning for Exercise Whakarauora Tangata is progressing well, and the first exercise in the series will be a desktop Incident Management Team exercise held in the Bay of Plenty in…
Bravery and community service honoured at NZ Search and Rescue Awards
On Tuesday 16 May 2023, the Hon Kiri Allan, Associate Minister for Transport presented the 2022 New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards.
NZSAR Workshop reaffirms need for mental health support to SAR personnel
Mental health and wellbeing issues for SAR personnel were at the forefront of the latest workshop hosted by the New Zealand Search and Rescue (NZSAR) Council.
Benighted near Benmore
A successful operation for a young man lost in the Canterbury foothills highlights examples of sound incident management and search procedure, plus several lessons learned.
