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Helicopter trust has 'no option' but court action

The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust said it has no option but to head to court today over its funding.

Rescue service fights cuts

Auckland ratepayers are up for a $500,000 legal bill to defend a court case brought by the city's Westpac rescue helicopter service.

Alice's knights in shining armour

Alice Mooney saw the horse rear and then watched as it fell towards her and slammed her into the ground.

Farmer run over by tractor

Riding with the Pac men

Martin lies in agony, his clavicle broken and three fingers mangled beyond recognition. He has no idea what is about to happen.

Island fights for helicopter

Waiheke 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.

Brian Rudman: Trust's PR trick flies in face of tact

The 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.

Editorial: Cutting grant to helicopter trust clearly the right move

Self-help backfires for rescue helicopter