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Patrice's rescue from the Port Hills
NewsIApril 01 2026
The rescue so close to home
Living in Christchurch, Patrice never expected to be picked up by the rescue helicopter – but the Port Hills terrain left no other option.
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Les Bouterey waiting to be rescued
NewsIMarch 30 2026
From donor to patient: the call Gay never expected
Gay thought the call from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was to say thanks for a recent donation. She didn’t think her husband would be on board.
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The rescue helicopter arriving for the rescue
Patient StoriesIMarch 19 2026
When getting home healthy comes first
Geoff Spearpoint is an expert hiker. He knows to be safe, not sorry – which is why he called the rescue helicopter.
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Grace Roxburgh on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Patient StoriesIMarch 03 2026
When speed and skill matter most
Grace didn’t realise how sick she was, but the Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew quickly realised her condition was life-threatening.
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Brian 1130 x 600
NewsIFebruary 28 2026
Nature’s fury
Horrendous winds caused the accident that left Bryan badly injured on a remote farm in the MacKenzie Basin. Luckily, the rescue helicopter was there.
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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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