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Hayden Whiting
NewsIFebruary 05 2026
The ski jump, the rock, and the rescue helicopter
Ashburton bike mechanic Hayden is happy to support the Rescue Warriors – especially because they’re raising funds for the service that saved him.
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NewsIFebruary 04 2026
3,000 km mission for mid-Canterbury’s Rescue Warriors
Months of planning and thousands of kilometres of training are being put to the test, as the Rescue Warriors set off on their life-saving mission.
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NewsIJanuary 13 2026
When pushing the PLB is your only option
Facing a fast-flowing river, hiking guide Juanita knew her personal locator beacon was the only sensible way out.
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Patient StoriesIJanuary 12 2026
Plucked off the side of a mountain
Dave Willis was lying injured in the middle of a steep scree slope after falling while on a run. A rescue helicopter was the only way to get to him.
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Emma and Cooper have a tour of the rescue helicopter
NewsIDecember 16 2025
The rescue service that saved mum – twice
We loved welcoming Emma to the GCH Aviation Air Rescue Base. She’s a mum, volunteer firefighter and two-time patient of the rescue helicopter.
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NewsIDecember 10 2025
When speed matters most
Tracey had no idea why her son was getting so sick, so quickly. She just knew they needed help – fast.
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