News

 

The following news stories are links to New Zealand media websites and all stories are currently published and readily available. They are provided in the interest of public information and interest.

The information, views and opinions expressed in these news articles however, are not necessarily shared or endorsed by the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust or any of its members.

 

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Open Days at Helicopter Base attracts thousands 09/05/2011 Click Here

 

Night rescue saves lost trampers The Press. 28/01/2011 Read News Story

 

Heavens above, it's a baby girl The Press. 28/01/2011 Read News Story

Fishermen abandon burning boat  The Press. 15/10/2010  Read News Story

Banks Peninsula crash pilot flown to hospital  TVNZ. 05/10/2010  Read News Story

Final touchdown for veteran pilot  TVNZ. 28/08/2010  Read News Story

Community digs deep for local rescue helicopter  Media Release. 11/07/2010  Read News Story

 

Man plucked from icy river pays tribute to chopper heroes  The Press. 12/07/2010  Read News Story

 

Women hurt on skifield  The Press. 05/07/2010  Read News Story

Visitor Hurt in Bungy Plunge  The Press  08/05/2010  Read News Story

 

South Island rescue teams kept on the run  The Press. 01/02/2010  Read News Story

 

Cellphone Helps Tramper's Rescue  TVNZ. 08/01/2010  Read News Story

 

Rescue Helicopters Kept Busy  The Press. 06/01/2010  Read News Story

 

New Rules to Help Enjoy the Outdoors  Dominion Post. 06/01/2010  Read News Story

 

Unflappable Guardians of the Surf  The Press. 06/01/2010 Read News Story

 

Coastguard Outings Not for the Faint Hearted  The Press. 05/01/2010 Read News Story

 

Farmer crawls to safety after quad bike accident  The Press. 30/12/2009  Read News Story