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NewsISeptember 15 2025

The blokes behind the bikes. Meet Bruce.

We have a one-on-one with Bruce Kell and ask what’s inspired him to bike the length of New Zealand.

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Dave and Christine Rout from Formula Foods with Trust CEO Christine Prince

NewsISeptember 12 2025

Formula Foods: 15 years of giving

Dave Rout from Formula Foods talks about his special relationship with the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust.

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NewsISeptember 10 2025

New Search & Rescue Equipment

New RECCO Search and Rescue Helicopter Detector arrives at the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopters base

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Simon Binnie in hospital

NewsISeptember 10 2025

When time is of the essence

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

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Rescue Helicopter on the snow

NewsISeptember 05 2025

Back to Base Record Breaking Success

126 individuals and 16 teams signed up for the challenge, raising a record breaking amount

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rescue helicopter at sunset

NewsISeptember 01 2025

The Impact of Bequests

A gift in your will transforms today’s promise into tomorrow’s impact.

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