Hercules to Malaysia despite possible Thai protest end
Radio New Zealand
Wed Dec 3 07:36:32 2008
The airforce Hercules aircraft being sent to Malaysia to be on stand-by to help New Zealanders stranded in Thailand will remain there despite indications the Bangkok airport seiges will end.

Air force rescue flight may not be needed (NZPA)
Yahoo Xtra
Wed Dec 3 07:22:32 2008
An Air Force Hercules which left last night to pick up New Zealanders stranded in Bangkok might not have to complete its mission now the crisis in Thailand appears to be over.

Mt Cook climber rescue expected to resume (Newstalk ZB)
Yahoo Xtra
Wed Dec 3 07:21:45 2008
The rescue operation resumes this morning for two Japanese tourists stranded on Mt Cook.

Hercules may not be needed to rescue Kiwis from Thailand
TVNZ
Wed Dec 3 06:48:00 2008
The decision by anti-government protesters to end their blockades of Bangkok's airports means a New Zealand Air Force Hercules on its way to rescue stranded Kiwi tourists in Thailand may not be needed

Air Force plane on way to help stranded Kiwis
New Zealand Herald
Wed Dec 3 05:00:18 2008
Prime Minister John Key last night sent the Air Force to help evacuate New Zealanders from Bangkok. But his decision came after the Government initially appeared to have no contingency plan. An Air Force Hercules left Whenuapai...

Health, food fears for stranded climbers
New Zealand Herald
Wed Dec 3 05:00:00 2008
Two Japanese climbers stranded on Mt Cook should be able to cope if they can stay dry and sheltered, but the state of their health and supplies are the unknown factors, say police. The pair were due back at the Mt Cook Village...

Search for missing climbers on Mt Cook to resume
TVNZ
Tue Dec 2 21:20:00 2008
A team of searchers are planning an early morning rescue attempt on Wednesday to try and reach two Japanese climbers stranded on Aoraki Mount Cook