Despite a headwind and driving rain, two men in the Kerikeri Half Marathon managed to complete 21km under the previous course record. Craig Lautenslager from Nelson running his first half marathon also claimed the New Zealand Half Marathon title in a…
Emergency services showed what they’re made of at the Caring for Northland Summer Safety Day in Whangarei. Police, St John Ambulance, the Fire Service and the Northland Rescue Helicopter were at Kensington Park yesterday where thousands of people got an…
The sand dunes of Ahipara are the back drop for the second children’s book based on Northland’s rescue helicopter service. The book, Lima Leaps to the Rescue, was launched at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School on Thursday. Okaihau School also…
A Far North man who suffered severe leg injuries when his car smashed into mangroves remains in a serious condition in hospital in Auckland. The crash occurred about 7.30pm on Tuesday on Puketona Rd, about 1km east of Haruru Falls….
Pandemonium will abound at Kensington Park next weekend but the fires, crashes, winching and sirens will not be cause for alarm. The action-packed three hours will take place next Sunday for the fourth Summer Safety Day, which aims to showcase…
Teena Foster has had so many encounters with the Northland Rescue Helicopter Service that the flight nurse eventually knew her by name. The Far North mother of five’s first experience was due to a suspected ectopic pregnancy. After getting the…