New ZealandSAS soldier's miraculous survival after 100km/h skydiving crashA skydiving crash nearly took Jono Magee's life. This is how he was saved.12 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandAerial footage of tornado’s destruction through Mangawhai as the clean up beginsAn Auckland rescue helicopter was tasked to Mangawhai to assist a male patient following a tornado on January 26, 2025. Credit: Westpac Auckland Rescue HelicopterWatch26 Jan 12:48 AM
New ZealandSpearfishing incident: Man critically injured at popular Auckland dive spot, airlifted to hospitalA winch extraction of the man was required due to access and incoming tide.14 Dec 07:35 AM
New ZealandMan rescued after vehicle drops 15m on to roofA man was airlifted to hospital after his vehicle dropped 15m off a road on to its roof in the Coromandel. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter TrustWatch22 Sep 09:10 PM
New ZealandInside the Westpac rescue helicopterInside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George HeardWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor search and rescue training exercise completed in Auckland Harbour this morningEmergency services have completed a multi-agency exercise led by the Police, simulating a marine search and rescue in the Auckland Harbour this morning. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical condition': Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter picks up fishermanThe 40-year-old was airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.12 Jul 02:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic rescue in Manukau HarbourTwo boaties rescued when their boat capsized on the Manukau Bar. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter TrustWatch29 Apr 08:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Canyoner winched to safety after Coromandel accidentThe patient needed to be extracted by winch from a height of 21 metres.18 Feb 01:42 AM
New Zealand'News no parent ever wants’: Father of teen critically injured in previous Muriwai crash speaks outThere are more calls for vehicle access to Muriwai to be limited after another death.22 Jan 10:48 PM
New Zealand‘Is my arm even on my body still?’: Young motorcyclist’s frightening realisation after crashTeen colleague was among first on scene as volunteer fireman, sharing jokes with hurt pal.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Worse than childbirth' - Mum's life-changing spinal injury after fall from rail bridgeSon, 15, went for help after watching mum "cartwheel" off bridge on bike trip.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman survives 30m fall onto rocks at Waiheke IslandThe injured woman had been exploring the island's coastline when she slipped.28 Dec 08:21 PM
New ZealandGreat Barrier sand dune collapse: Boy wasn't breathing, boy pulled out by car - reportsThe two boys, aged 12 and 14, are still in a critical condition at Starship Hospital.12 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Island sand dune collapses and buries two boysThe boys were flown to hospital in a critical condition.11 Jun 07:49 AM
New ZealandBaby born in helicopter - Couple honour sky paramedic with son's nameThe 9-minute flight from Waiheke Island proved too long for impatient bub.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rescued in the dark: Two men winched to safety from the waters of WhiritoaThe two men were landed safety at the nearest surf club.31 Aug 08:36 PM
New ZealandA parent's worst nightmare: Toddler tips hot oil on himselfAuckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter got them to hospital, fast. Here's what happened first.15 Jul 05:25 PM
New ZealandMan in 50s seriously injured in bull attackThe man was flown to Whangārei Base Hospital in a serious condition.14 Jan 01:59 AM
New ZealandBaby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's workThe Herald takes you behind the scenes of a team who saved hundreds of lives this year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecord year: Auckland's rescue helicopter crews busier in 2021 than in past 50 yearsIt's been a busy Christmas period for the crews of Auckland's rescue helicopters.28 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandFlying fox incident leaves woman critically injuredThe accident happened around 7pm last night.24 Dec 05:21 PM
New Zealand'We're supposed to be strong': First responders open up about mental healthFormer and current first responders support the establishment of a homestead retreat.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFisherman rescued from 8m cliff after getting swept off rocks at RaglanThe man had been swept off rocks while fishing but was eventually rescued.05 Sep 10:42 PM
New ZealandDemand for doctors in helicopters at all-time highDr Alana Harper reflects on 10 years of the service.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Teen seriously hurt after falling down beach cliff-faceThe boy had to be winched into a chopper after falling and landing on a precarious ledge.13 Aug 04:50 AM
New ZealandSpecialist White Island response crew discussed before tragedyIn tragic timing, a response simulation had also been planned for 2 months after eruption.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'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.'04 May 07:39 AM
New ZealandParaglider seriously injured after 'hard landing' at Muriwai beachDue to the seriousness of the man's injuries he was airlifted to Auckland Hospital.03 May 09:40 PM
New ZealandGroup of adults and kids rescued after boat nose dives crossing Manukau BarBoaties got into trouble after their boat hit notorious bar.21 Apr 10:52 PM
New Zealand'How am I going to tell his children he's dead?'Life-saving nurse, still carrying injury from earlier CPR effort, almost turned back.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDramatic image of Manukau Harbour rescue, four saved from sinking boatSinking boaties have been saved by recreational fishers on Manukau Harbour.27 Mar 01:43 AM
New ZealandFishermen left clinging to chilly bin saved in second water rescue near Thames in a weekPolice urge boaties to show care after second dramatic water rescue this week.11 Feb 09:54 PM
New Zealand'Catastrophic loss': Well-known businessman dies in accidentGraeme Rutherford generously supported schools and his local bowling club.23 Jan 06:59 AM
