Demand for doctors in helicopters at all-time high
Dr Alana Harper reflects on 10 years of the service.
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Watch: Teen seriously hurt after falling down beach cliff-face
The boy had to be winched into a chopper after falling and landing on a precarious ledge.
Specialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedy
In tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.
'We flew over there': Woman recalls finding man standing on burning boat after engine exploded
'I have this image of [the father] waving his arms in the air.'
Paraglider seriously injured after 'hard landing' at Muriwai beach
Due to the seriousness of the man's injuries he was airlifted to Auckland Hospital.
Group of adults and kids rescued after boat nose dives crossing Manukau Bar
Boaties got into trouble after their boat hit notorious bar.
'How am I going to tell his children he's dead?'
Life-saving nurse, still carrying injury from earlier CPR effort, almost turned back.
Dramatic image of Manukau Harbour rescue, four saved from sinking boat
Sinking boaties have been saved by recreational fishers on Manukau Harbour.
Fishermen left clinging to chilly bin saved in second water rescue near Thames in a week
Police urge boaties to show care after second dramatic water rescue this week.
'Catastrophic loss': Well-known businessman dies in accident
Graeme Rutherford generously supported schools and his local bowling club.
Driver hurt in high-speed racetrack crash
The man was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition after the crash.
Teen swimmers rescued: Lifesavers' hectic New Year on Auckland beaches
It was a busy start to 2021 for lifesavers patrolling popular beaches around Auckland.
Two flown to hospital after crash on Kaipara Coast Highway
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm today.
'It was a normal delivery, apart from being in a helicopter' - Baby born in chopper
The 8-minute journey from Waiheke to Auckland City Hospital was too long.
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
Fisherman missing after falling into water near Auckland beach
A police Eagle helicopter was unable to find this fisherman this afternoon.
From remote bush to city hospital: Mercy dash for tramper suffering heart attack
When Rogan Miller needed help in the bush, it came from above.
Skydiver in critical condition after 'very hard landing' in Parakai, West Auckland
Emergency services were called shortly after 10am.
Rescue chopper called after man fell from cliff at Army Bay
Man reportedly has a shoulder injury and is being attended to by rescue helicopter medics.
Sylvia Park food court gets 'deep clean' after visit from South Korean case
The food court was closed for a "full deep clean".
Thirty-seven years of rescue, time to hang up the helmet
After 37 years, Greg Brownson hands back the keys to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
One injured in Waimauku SH16 smash: Helicopter called in
Motorists warned to expect delays after crash near Waimauku.
Covid-19: Doctor outraged rescue helicopter trusts given patient details
Doctor outraged over helicopter rescue trusts receiving daily list of Covid-19 patients.
Live: Todd Muller: MP 'went behind my back'; his only option was to stand-down
Why Hamish Walker had to go.
Michelle Boag: Yes, that really happened
This isn't the only incident that's landed her in hot water over the years.
Live: 'Others' fingerprints all over this': Police Minister on Nats' Covid privacy breach
I simply can't believe that this is just Michelle Boag and Hamish Walker
Coronavirus: Drone pilots put on notice by rescue helicopter
If a helicopter and a drone collided the results could be catastrophic, pilot warns.
Hang glider injured after crashing into cliff at Karioitahi Beach
The incident was reported to emergency services shortly after 6pm on Saturday.
Rescue after trio jump from sinking boat
When a rescue helicopter arrived, the boat was on fire.
Beach rescue terror: 'I was screaming... I nearly died'
Renae Samson and her partner nearly drowned after ignoring warnings from lifeguards.
Community 'gutted' over removal of Whitianga-based rescue helicopter
"We've been short-changed. We've been ripped off," chopper trust chairman says.
Lucky to be alive: Gary Steele's incredible recovery
"All I could see was this wheel coming towards me and I thought this is going to hurt."