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Coastguard Mangawhai rescues three people and three dogs in 25-knot seas on debut callout
Coastguard Mangawhai's debut callout saw five volunteers rescue three people and three dogs from a disabled boat in 25-knot winds off the Mangawhai coast.
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Parua Bay man pulled from water after joint Mayday response near Whangarei
A man pulled from Parua Bay waters was rescued after a joint Mayday response by Circa Rescue and Customs vessel Hawke 5, before being taken to Whangarei Hospital.
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Coastguard phone lines down briefly Wednesday noon for 20-minute upgrade
Coastguard NZ phone lines including *500 go offline briefly from midday Wednesday 10 December for a 20-minute upgrade. Use 0800 262 843 or VHF to make contact.
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Nelson Coastguard volunteers complete 12-hour French Pass rescue after fishing vessel runs aground
Nelson Coastguard volunteers spent 12 hours rescuing five people after a fishing vessel ran aground at French Pass. Read how the crew pulled off the demanding operation.
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Three Coastguard units respond to Mahurangi dinghy distress call near Scott's Landing
Three Coastguard units responded to a dinghy distress call near Scott's Landing. Find out what happened and why lifejackets and trip reports matter.
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Coastguard skipper Sarah Psaila shapes NZ's next generation of safe boaters
Meet Sarah Psaila, Coastguard Auckland skipper and Safe Boating Programme Manager, shaping the next generation of safe boaters across New Zealand.
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Four pulled to safety after Raglan Bar capsize as lifejackets and PLB aid swift rescue
Four people were pulled to safety after a vessel capsized at the Raglan Bar. Lifejackets, a PLB, and a trip log helped Coastguard achieve a swift rescue.
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Distress beacon saves sailor as yacht sinks in Cook Strait overnight
A distress beacon activated in Cook Strait triggered a five-hour rescue after a yacht began sinking. Learn how quick coordination saved the sailor's life.
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Night diver rescued off Goat Island after multi-agency search finds him 100m offshore
A solo night diver was found 100m offshore near Goat Island after a multi-agency search involving Police Eagle, Coastguard Kawau and Hibiscus volunteers.
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Riverton launches new Coastguard vessel and rescue centre to serve Foveaux Strait
Riverton unveiled the Russell John Chisholm II rescue vessel and a new rescue centre, boosting Coastguard response in the demanding waters of Foveaux Strait.
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Coastguard North Canterbury rescues five boaties in harrowing Motunau Bar incident
Five boaties were rescued on July 5th after a failed Motunau Bar crossing. Coastguard North Canterbury responded in challenging conditions.
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Kiwis raise over $644,000 for Coastguard in The Big Swim
Thousands of New Zealanders raised over $644,000 during the 2025 Coastguard Big Swim fundraiser, covering 29,511km to support volunteer marine rescue services across the country.
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