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NewsIDecember 16 2025

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.

NewsIDecember 10 2025

Tracey had no idea why her son was getting so sick, so quickly. She just knew they needed help – fast.

Patient StoriesINovember 05 2025

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

NewsIOctober 02 2025

Maria shares Blair’s story to highlight the dangers of meningitis and recognise the Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew who helped save his life.

NewsISeptember 24 2025

Craig has been picked up from the Geraldine Domain twice. Read why he’s so supportive of the community’s new helipad.

NewsISeptember 10 2025

Simon never knew how sick he was until the rescue helicopter was on its way.

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