Lincoln's story
“What stood out with Lincoln was he was wearing bright red shoes. Any indicator like that, something…
Every year, New Zealand's rescue choppers help thousands of Kiwis across the country.
Chopper Rescue Stories
Oscar's story
“Brave Oscar had suffered a spiral fracture and broken his femur, the largest and one of the stronge…
Paris' story
What should’ve been a day to let off steam before senior exams at a West Auckland beach quickly turn…
Willow's story
“If I hear a helicopter overhead I feel sick thinking about the family that needed to call them for …
Jazmin and Jan
“I was unconscious for my trip in the chopper, I woke up in the ICU and Mum told me what had happene…
Alan and Stewart
‘The ground gave way beneath me. I bounced off the side of the cliff on the way down. With my arm br…
Helen and Steve
“There was so much noise, I felt like my truck was airborne and I was floating. My seat had broken a…
Thank goodness for the choppers
Te Araroa’s Sonya Howland was at home with her husband, a family friend and three children when a fa…
No brakes, results in 14 breaks
John Smith was thanking his lucky stars and fast thinking for saving the lives of both himself and h…
I lived because of my rescue helicopter
On 7th September 2013 just on a year ago I had been walking through the redwoods, watched some kayak…
