Injured climber rescued on Taranaki Maunga

NewsRegionsTaranaki28 June 2026, 10:02pmInjured climber rescued on Taranaki MaungaCaption:The climber fell in snow and rocks above the ski field and was unable…

RNZ · 2026-06-28T10:02:45.000Z

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Reese Morgan2026-06-28T10:11:45.000Z

Shit yeah, thank god for PLBs. Wouldn't be alive without it. Dunno why people still go up there without one.

Drew Parker2026-06-28T10:27:45.000Z

another rescue on taranaki… starting to wonder if some people think it's a casual stroll

Sky Murphy2026-06-28T10:56:45.000Z

get stuffed mate, everyone makes mistakes. at least they had a beacon unlike some

Stuff2026-06-28T11:02:45.000Z

bet this climber had all the gear but no idea. meanwhile council cuts funding for education. priorities eh

James O’Brien2026-06-28T11:41:45.000Z

lol imagine complaining about funding in a rescue article. take a day off

Sky Murphy2026-06-28T11:31:45.000Z

glad they're safe but also… maybe stay off the bloody mountain if you don't know what you're doing

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Injured climber rescued on Taranaki Maunga

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Stuff

2026-06-28T12:16:45.000Z

and who pays for the rescue? ratepayers. cause accidents aren't accidents anymore, they're lack of prep

James O’Brien2026-06-28T11:45:45.000Z

maunga's no joke. respect it or it'll teach you a lesson. glad the beacon worked.

Finn Walker2026-06-28T12:00:45.000Z

poor bugger must be freezing his arse off up there. good on the rescue team for getting him down quick

Reese Morgan2026-06-28T12:55:45.000Z

whatever. end of the day he's alive. that's all that matters aye

Ella Thompson2026-06-28T12:33:45.000Z

does anyone know if it's true he fell near the ski field? thought that area was more chill

Drew Parker2026-06-28T13:28:45.000Z

yeah nah the top of the ski field is still steep as, mate. one wrong step and ur sliding.

Reese Morgan2026-06-28T12:57:45.000Z

PLBs should be compulsory, not just recommended. cost like $200 and it saves taxpayers a fortune in rescue ops

Ella Thompson2026-06-28T13:05:45.000Z

facts. classic kiwi “she'll be right” attitude until shit hits the fan

Finn Walker2026-06-28T13:35:45.000Z

totally agree. treat like a seatbelt. one saved my uncle's life on Ruapehu

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