Chopper Rescue STORIES

Every year, New Zealand's rescue choppers help thousands of people across the country.

 

 

Dale's story

Dale's story

Carrie was in the township at the time and heard the fire siren go off. Shortly after, she saw the ambulances and fire truck go past on their way to t…

Bentley's story

Bentley's story

"He was cold to the touch. It was quite surreal and scary to see him like that."

Kāpiti couple Nate and Rachel were elated to hear the IVF process wa…

Lincoln's story

Lincoln's story

“What stood out with Lincoln was he was wearing bright red shoes. Any indicator like that, something that’s not the right colour or not the right shap…

Oscar's story

Oscar's story

“Brave Oscar had suffered a spiral fracture and broken his femur, the largest and one of the strongest bones in the human body.”Srey, her husband Tim …

Paris' story

What should’ve been a day to let off steam before senior exams at a West Auckland beach quickly turned with the tide for 16 year old Paris, her older …

Willow's story

Willow's story

“If I hear a helicopter overhead I feel sick thinking about the family that needed to call them for help. I will never forget that feeling of fear, an…

Jazmin and Jan

Jazmin and Jan

“I was unconscious for my trip in the chopper, I woke up in the ICU and Mum told me what had happened. Every time we see a Westpac Rescue Helicopter, …

Alan and Stewart

Alan and Stewart

‘The ground gave way beneath me. I bounced off the side of the cliff on the way down. With my arm broken, my attempt to grab a tree was in vain. Once …

Helen and Steve

“There was so much noise, I felt like my truck was airborne and I was floating. My seat had broken and I was thrown into the back. Then I remember the…

Rachelle Stables’ story

Rachelle Stables had just bathed her dog and had walked outside to hang up the washing when she slipped and fell on to her back. She couldn’t move at …