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Sophie's Story - Cooks Beach

March 11, 2025

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Tapora Fun Day - Local Matters

February 20, 2025

Motor Vehicle Accident in Te Kuiti

February 20, 2025

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Man rescued after falling on hiking track in the Waitākere Ranges - Stuff

January 28, 2025

Aerial footage of tornado’s destruction through Mangawhai as the clean up begins - NZ Herald

January 26, 2025

John's Story - Great Barrier Island

January 6, 2025

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Coromandel water rescue: Teen’s heroic rescue of children swept into surf at Pokohino Beach - Waikato Herald

December 20, 2024

Man critical after spearfishing incident north of Auckland - 1News

December 14, 2024

A Beary Heartfelt Donation

December 5, 2024

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Rodders Chopper for Choppers

December 4, 2024

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Rob's Story - Topuni

November 29, 2024

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A Journey of Gratitude

November 29, 2024

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Burns Specialists Share Expertise

November 27, 2024

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Owl joins Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter team - RNZ

November 27, 2024

Woman critically injured in Auckland warehouse incident - 1 News

November 25, 2024

Two critical, one seriously injured stolen car fleeing police crashes into ditch in West Auckland - NZ Herald

November 11, 2024

Waikato crash: Vehicle and motorbike collide in Tuakau - Waikato Herald

October 31, 2024

Man injured after car falls 15m onto roof from Coromandel cliff - 1 News

September 21, 2024

Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter rescues paraglider - NZ Herald

September 12, 2024

Major police search and rescue training exercise on Auckland harbour today - NZ Herald

September 12, 2024

Man charged with owning two dogs who mauled a woman - RNZ

September 11, 2024

SH1 crash: Three killed, multiple injured, road likely closed overnight - 1 News

August 26, 2024

Dalmation Cultural Society Fundraiser Event

August 1, 2024

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Kayaker, 82, winched to helicopter from Great Barrier Island - 1 News

July 29, 2024

Helicopter picks up fisherman off Bay of Islands Coast - NZ Herald

July 12, 2024

Ronark Reunites with Rescuer

June 14, 2024

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Trust vital in chopper rescues - NZ Herald

June 13, 2024

It's A Dog's Life

June 12, 2024

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Most Trusted Charity Brand Winner 2024

May 31, 2024

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In chocolate we trust: NZ's most liked brands of 2024 revealed - 1News

May 27, 2024

Woman in her 60s attacked by pack of dogs in Coromandel - NZ Herald

May 22, 2024

Two boaties rescued after vessel capsizes in Akl's Manukau Harbour - 1News

April 28, 2024

Waipu fire chief describes arriving at crash which left 7 people injured in Northland - NZ Herald

April 4, 2024

Clinton's Story - Pukekohe

April 1, 2024

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Northland parents warn others after choking incident nearly kills toddler - NZ Herald

March 31, 2024

Meet the Women of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter - NZ Herald

March 7, 2024

Bethells Beach fisherman winched off rocks by Westpac Rescue Helicopter in dangerous seas - NZ Herald

February 20, 2024

Watch: Woman winched from Coromandel park after canyoning accident - 1News

February 18, 2024

Ōrua Bay House Collapse: Injured holidaymakers reunite with rescuers a year on - NZ Herald

February 10, 2024

A Community to the Rescue

February 1, 2024

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Great Barrier Island’s Sean Pont saved after bee stings spark allergic reaction - NZ Herald

January 31, 2024

Two stricken fishermen plucked from rocks in dramatic helicopter rescue at Port Waikato - NZ Herald

January 29, 2024

Another chance at life: An appreciation for the fragility of our lives - The Informer

January 23, 2024

Placental abruption: Waihī mum Sarah Elliott on the dramatic birth of her twins after haemorrhage - NZ Herald

January 20, 2024

Rodders festival back on track - Local Matters

January 16, 2024

Auckland mum Abby Brown paralysed after falling from bike off railway bridge - NZ Herald

January 4, 2024

Annette's Story - Woodhill

January 1, 2024

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Sarah, Asher and Beau's Story - Waihi

January 1, 2024

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Jacinta's Story - Whitianga

January 1, 2024

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Craig's Story - Kauaeranga Valley

January 1, 2024

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Pete's Story - Pauanui

January 1, 2024

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Matt's Story - Te Mata

January 1, 2024

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Stu's Story - Glen Murray

January 1, 2024

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Judah's Story - Tawharanui

January 1, 2024

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Xylon's Story - Great Barrier Island

January 1, 2024

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Dobson's Story - Waiheke Island

January 1, 2024

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Bev's Story - Hauraki Gulf

January 1, 2024

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Sean's Story - Great Barrier Island

January 1, 2024

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Westpac helicopter marks first rescue mission of 2024 - 1News

January 1, 2024

For the 10th year in a row, Auckland's rescue helicopter service has attended more than a-thousand call-outs - NZ City

December 27, 2023

Teaching Kiwi kids how to stay safe in the water this summer, expert shows how to perform CPR - Newshub

December 12, 2023

Pippa Pops In

November 1, 2023

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Thousands without power, dramatic sea rescue in Northland - NZ Herald

October 30, 2023

Quad bike crash: Whangateau’s McLean family on accident that changed their lives - NZ Herald

October 14, 2023

Rescue helicopter winches man from Piha rocks amid 3m swells - 1News

October 8, 2023

A Second Chance at Life

October 1, 2023

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Three-vehicle crash in Paeroa: One person dies, two others injured - NZ Herald

September 22, 2023

Rescue operation underway after personal locator beacon activated in Coromandel - Newshub

September 22, 2023

Watch: Rescue helicopter lowers paramedic down to moving boat - 1News

September 16, 2023

Car rolls 50m down bank in Manaia, man flown to hospital in critical condition - stuff.co.nz

September 4, 2023

Dad, two kids critically injured after car collides with oyster truck - NZ Herald

September 2, 2023

Stories about the People you Help

September 1, 2023

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A lifeline on the 309

August 15, 2023

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One dead, one missing after swept off rocks at Raglan - RNZ

August 5, 2023

A mishap with Meg

July 15, 2023

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No Job Too Big or Small

July 1, 2023

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Emergency services including helicopter responding to incident in Port Waikato - stuff.co.nz

June 19, 2023

Paramedic Hero Signing Off After 30 Years on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter - Seven Sharp

June 14, 2023

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Family Picnic Turns to Tragedy as Boys Buried in Tunnel of Sand - stuff.co.nz

June 12, 2023

Rakino Rescue

June 1, 2023

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Whangateau Quad Bike Crash: Woman Critical, Three Children Injured after Vehicle Tumbles 50m - NZ Herald

May 27, 2023

Northern Rescue Helicopters Receive Top Honour - Mangawhai Focus

May 17, 2023

More Kiwi Women Pursuing Careers on Rescue Helicopter - 1 News

May 14, 2023

'Extremely Challenging': Rescuers Pluck Patient from Boat 240km Out at Sea - NZ Herald

May 14, 2023

Container ship Shiling puts out Mayday Days after being Cleared to Sail - NZ Herald

May 12, 2023

Three Men Hospitalised After Yacht Stranding Near Rakino Island - 1 News

April 10, 2023

Orua Bay House Collapse: Survivors Miracle Escape - NZ Herald

April 8, 2023

Corbin's brush with death

April 1, 2023

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Paralympian Reunites With Crew Who Saved His Life After Work Accident - 1News

April 1, 2023

Rescued & Cared For 'Just Like Bob The Builder' - Mercury Bay Informer

March 28, 2023

Asthma sufferer recalls Westpac Rescue Helicopter rescue in ‘horrendous’ Cyclone Gabrielle drama at Karekare - NZ Herald

March 26, 2023

You Are My Heroes - Mercury Bay Informer

March 21, 2023

Lizzie's Story - Matarangi

March 1, 2023

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Jackson's Story - Matarangi

March 1, 2023

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Oli's Story - Karekare

March 1, 2023

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Zach's Story - Snells Beach

March 1, 2023

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'Incredible There Were Survivors After Bach Hit By landslide, Doctor Says - stuff.co.nz

February 2, 2023

Injured man winched off cruise ship, flown 83km back to NZ - 1 News

January 10, 2023

Man in critical condition after paragliding accident - NZ Herald

December 29, 2022

A turn for the worse

December 22, 2022

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