Queenstown Search and Rescue

Swimmers in Queenstown Narrowly Escape Danger in Kawarau River

Queenstown — Three swimmers had a close call after getting into difficulty in the Kawarau River in Queenstown.

Queenstown — Queenstown Police investigating a reported sighting of missing British girl Madeline McCann say they have identified the young girl seen in Queenstown on New Years Eve and are 'absolutely satisfied' that she is not the missing schoolgirl.

By New Zealand Police
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Search and Rescue 5:25PM

Queenstown Police Seek Sightings of Missing Man

Queenstown — Queenstown Police are concerned about the well-being of a local man who was last seen on Tuesday (7 August).

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Search and Rescue 3:38PM

Queenstown Search & Rescue heroes benefit from Ziptrek Ecotours' Locals Day

Queenstown — A dedicated group of specialist volunteers who risk life and limb to help people in trouble in New Zealand’s great outdoors will be the beneficiaries of a Queenstown locals’ day.

The first locals group about to embark on their Ziptrek Ecotours trip

Catherine Metcaf (L) and Samuel Lowe from Queenstown sporting their new Ziptrek Ecotours T-shirts before they enjoy their first zipline experience

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Search and Rescue 11:34AM

Statement from Coronet Peak ski area regarding search for missing snowboarder

Queenstown — A search for a missing snowboarder near Coronet Peak ski area last night (Tuesday August 16) resulted in him being found at 11pm thanks to a helicopter with night vision.

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Search and Rescue 7:42AM

Two dead on Lake Wakatipu

Queenstown — Shortly after 10:00 pm on Monday 6 December 2010 Police at Queenstown were notified of a cell phone call for assistance made by a kayaker on Lake Wakatipu.

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Search and Rescue 12:33AM

Hungarian man missing near Queenstown

Queenstown — Queenstown Police are appealing for help from the public in their search for a Hungarian man who went missing on Friday November 13th after failing to return a hired Kayak used in the Queenstown Bay area of Lake Wakatipu.

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Search and Rescue 8:22AM

Man Missing In Avalanche found dead

Queenstown — Snow industry professionals and alpine cliff rescue volunteers acting at the request of police this evening located the snowboarder who went missing following an avalanche in the back country to the west of Coronet Peak Ski field, Queenstown, around 4.40pm today.

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Search and Rescue 9:56PM

One missing after avalance

Queenstown — Emergency rescue services are currently deployed in the 'Greengate Chair' area of Coronet Peak near Queenstown after an avalance occured at approx 1640hrs this afternoon.

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Search and Rescue 8:57AM

Shotover Canyon Swing supports local search and rescue

Queenstown — The Wakatipu Search and Rescue team has been able to take on and train a new puppy for bush and avalanche rescue thanks to support from this year’s Shotover Canyon Swing fundraiser.

Group photo at Shotover Canyon Swing L-R: Brent Macdonald with dog Ella, Shotover Canyon Swing Operations Manager Brad Cutler, Vladka Slivora with dog Jacques, Claire Stewart and Heidi Hoffman with dog Vice.

Vladka is all smiles as she attempts the Shotover Canyon Swing - The Chair style. Shotover Canyon Swing crew Brad Cutler (L) and Benjamin Lucas give Vladka a helping hand.

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Search and Rescue 8:46PM

Search and Rescue in Southern District, 7:30pm

Queenstown — At 7.30pm on Monday the 5th of January 2009, Police were notified of a crash between a jet boat and a jet ski on the Kawarau River near Frankton.

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Search and Rescue 9:05AM

Search for missing tramper near Queenstown

Queenstown — At 7.30pm on the 22 February 2008 Police were notified that a male in his 50 has become separated from his tramping party in the Wye Creek area near Queenstown.

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