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NewsIDecember 31 2025

Mark Holmes: Rescue Warrior Nine

The Rescue Warriors ride is pushing Mark Holmes outside his comfort zone, but he’s proud to be doing it for such a life-saving service.

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NewsIDecember 22 2025

Bryan Beeston: Rescue Warrior Eight

Bryan says you’ve got to move it or lose it. He’s certainly moving it, and he’s proud to be doing it for a service that’s helped his family.

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Emma and Cooper have a tour of the rescue helicopter

NewsIDecember 16 2025

The rescue service that saved mum – twice

We loved welcoming Emma to the GCH Aviation Air Rescue Base. She’s a mum, volunteer firefighter and two-time patient of the rescue helicopter.

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The launch of the H145 rescue helicopter

NewsIDecember 15 2025

Our new H145 rescue helicopter takes flight

The first of our new H145 rescue helicopters has been officially welcomed to the rescue service.

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NewsIDecember 12 2025

Westpac NZ extends its support

Westpac announce the extension of their support to the West Coast

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NewsIDecember 10 2025

When speed matters most

Tracey had no idea why her son was getting so sick, so quickly. She just knew they needed help – fast.

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