Rescue Helicopter
Rotorua to lose its rescue helicopter service
There are sighs of relief in Taupo, but outrage in Rotorua after the government confirmed who would keep and who would lose their rescue helicopter bases. Anusha Bradley reports. Audio
Rescue heli cuts: Central North Island back in tendering process
Central North Island mayors say they are thrilled that their bid to keep rescue helicopters based in the region will now be considered.
Rescue helicopter cuts: 'We've all felt a bit left in the dark'
The mayors of Taupō, Rotorua and Ruapehu District will today meet with Health Minister David Clark over the possible loss of rescue helicopter services in the region.
Rescue helicopter cuts: Mayors urge Clark to reconsider
The mayors of Taupo, Rotorua and Ruapehu District will today meet with the Health Minister David Clark over the possible loss of rescue helicopter services in the region. Under a proposed re-design of… Audio
Rescue from 'Middle Peak Hotel'
In this episode of Eyewitness: a dramatic alpine rescue that kept New Zealand on tenterhooks
More than thirty years ago, two climbers were stranded on Mt Cook for two weeks, while the media recorded… Audio
Crew of rescue chopper facing an urgent need for more staff
The crew of a South Island rescue helicopter faces an urgent need for more staff after a record-breaking number of callouts this winter. Audio