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April 09 2025
Saved by a Personal Locator Beacon
Aaron’s story of survival in the Kaikōura Ranges
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February 25 2025
2024 Impact Report
Find out how your donations helped the service in 2024.
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West Coast Announcement
Exciting News for the West Coast: A New H145 Rescue Helicopter on Its Way!
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A slip in the back country
Out cattle mustering, Nick’s day changed abruptly when he slipped and needed the helicopter to get him to hospital.
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January 01 2025
Freezing water and hypothermia
Roz’s situation was critical and another 30 minutes in the water could have been devastating.
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December 13 2024
Christmas Event
From the crew and the Trust, thank you for helping us achieve our goal of saving more lives.
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