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Mitch at the mid-Canterbury dairy farm he works on

Patient StoriesINovember 05 2025

Trapped with a broken back

Mid-Canterbury young farmer Mitch has heard his fair share of rescue helicopter stories … he also has one of his own.

NewsINovember 05 2025

Brand Logging Ltd recognised for 21 years of generosity

Tony and Kerin Brand understand how vital the rescue helicopter is for North Canterbury. They’re proud their support helps keep it in the air.

Joshua and the ROA Mining West Coast Rescue Helicopter

CrewIOctober 30 2025

Meet Joshua

Rescue Helicopter Paramedic Joshua talks about how a promotion to a “desk job” prompted him to find his perfect role, and his wife, on the West Coast.

Edward Fry with an H145 rescue helicopter

CrewIOctober 23 2025

Pilot Edward Fry talks about the H145

Rescue helicopter pilot Edward Fry tells us why he’s so excited about the service’s new H145 helicopters.

NewsIOctober 23 2025

David Keeley: Rescue Warrior Four

David Keeley is one of the original Rescue Warriors. Find out why he’s signed up to bike the length of NZ for a second time.

Winch training with the rescue helicopter crew and Alpine Cliff Rescue

NewsIOctober 15 2025

Remote mission sparks specialist training for West Coast

Two of the West Coast’s leading rescue services have joined forces to upskill local volunteers for helicopter rescue missions

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