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Day in the life of a SARO
A glimpse into the work of the Search and Rescue Officers (SAROs) at the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ).
Exercise Whakarauora Tangata underway
Exercise Whakarauora Tangata is the Nationally Significant SAR Exercise, preparing for a high-consequence, low-probability SAR operation.
Satellite connected cell phones
Monitoring the risks and opportunities for search and rescue in New Zealand.
SAR insights: Stranded on Sabre
Sabre Peak is a classic alpine rock-climbing objective, located among the sheer diorite walls of the Darran Mountains in Fiordland. In February 2022, a pair of climbers had summited, but…
Tāmaki Makaurau Police Maritime Unit
Located alongside several key SAR partners at the Marine Rescue Centre at Mechanics Bay, the TāmakiMakaurau Police Maritime Unit coordinates and contributes to water-based SAR operations in the region.
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.
