New ZealandChoppers to carry blood for emergenciesCritically injured Auckland patients have a better chance of survival on their way to the hospital with rescue helicopters in the city now carrying blood for emergency transfusions.15 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan's jaw broken by golf ballA man's jaw was broken when he was struck in the face with a golf ball during Labour weekend.28 Oct 12:54 AM
New ZealandMan crushed by machinery from uteA man has been seriously injured after a piece of machinery fell out of the back of a ute, crushing him underneath it.06 Aug 06:04 AM
New ZealandMan's hand speared by stingray barbA man has been taken to Auckland Hospital after an altercation with a stingray this morning.05 Aug 03:41 AM
New ZealandPride of NZ: Raging river An incredible rescueShane Andrews was riding to work across a bridge when a driver distracted by the swollen Waimakariri River crossed the centre line and knocked him into the river.08 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPride of NZ: 31-year veteran still loves saving livesGreg Brownson gets up at 5.30am every day for a 7 o'clock start. His helicopters save four people a day on average and he loves his job.27 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandMum owes leg to rescue chopperIn the aftermath of a violent head-on smash, with her youngest child screaming for "mummy", Debbie Bell looked at her legs and knew she was in trouble.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrown votes for copter cutAuckland Mayor Len Brown has voted to slash funding to the Westpac rescue helicopter service, three days after assuring the service he would sort out a $900,000 funding gap.27 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandCut for rescue service goes aheadThe Auckland Council has approved a $14.3 million funding package for 10 regional amenities, which includes a cut for the Westpac helicopter rescue service.26 Mar 09:49 PM
New ZealandLen Brown's helicopter rescue hits legal queryA plan by Auckland Mayor Len Brown to fill a $900,000 gap in the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust's running costs has hit a legal obstacle for council funding.24 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandWho needs rescuingAuckland's rescue helicopter service claims it has been starved of money - but it turns out to be much better off than its fellow charities.21 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionEditorial: Getting rid of funding body a woeful idea, Mayor BrownAuckland Mayor Len Brown was right to act to end a costly court case involving the Auckland rescue helicopter trust and the regional amenities funding body.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayor: Board should be scrappedLen Brown has called for a funding board at the centre of a row with the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust to be scrapped after its push to slash funding for the trust.13 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandChopper trust to sue boardMembers of a board which yesterday agreed to halve funding to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust could find themselves in court.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandRescue chopper's funding cut confirmedA drop in funding of nearly $500,000 to the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust is set to go ahead, a grant allocation board says.11 Mar 03:03 AM
New ZealandHelicopter trust has 'no option' but court actionThe Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust said it has no option but to head to court today over its funding.02 Mar 08:58 PM
New ZealandRescue service fights cutsAuckland ratepayers are up for a $500,000 legal bill to defend a court case brought by the city's Westpac rescue helicopter service.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAlice's knights in shining armourAlice Mooney saw the horse rear and then watched as it fell towards her and slammed her into the ground.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandRiding with the Pac menMartin lies in agony, his clavicle broken and three fingers mangled beyond recognition. He has no idea what is about to happen.19 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandIsland fights for helicopterWaiheke Island residents have rallied to help the Auckland rescue helicopter service which made 265 trips there last year and needs an all-weather landing pad.13 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman: Trust's PR trick flies in face of tactThe Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust has an odd way of trying to persuade Auckland Council that it's down to its last can of aviation fuel, writes Brian Rudman.20 Jan 04:30 PM
