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flag A major drill off New Zealand tested responses to a simulated plane crash with 47 missing, successfully recovering all victims and highlighting emergency readiness.

flag A large-scale marine search and rescue exercise off New Plymouth, New Zealand, successfully tested emergency response coordination during a simulated aircraft crash with 47 missing victims. flag Participating agencies included police, coastguard, conservation, port authorities, surf lifesaving groups, and aviation partners, who practiced rapid deployment, communication, and command under realistic conditions. flag All simulated casualties were recovered, demonstrating strong interagency collaboration. flag Authorities emphasized preparedness ahead of summer and urged the public to swim between flags, wear lifejackets, carry two communication devices, and avoid the water if unsure.

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