Rescue Helicopters
Hundreds protest proposed axing of Taupo rescue helicopter
16 Apr 2018
A proposal by the National Ambulance Sector Office would see rescue helicopter bases taken away from the central North Island town, as well as Rotorua and Te Anau. Video, Audio
'Life or death' - Chopper pilot's fears over service redesign
10 Apr 2018
Rescue helicopter bases in Taupō, Rotorua and Te Anau are under threat as part of a proposed re-design of air ambulance services.
Losing rescue helicopters
9 Apr 2018
Te Anau's rescue helicopter service will need rescuing itself, from the look of things. Audio
Provincial chopper trusts need funds - Winston Peters
13 Aug 2017
Rescue helicopters in provincial New Zealand should be getting much more financial support from the Ministry of Health, New Zealand First says.