Category Archives: News & Media

On the 29th of December 2020, Ben D’Ath’s life changed as fast as the spark of a lighter

At approximately 10.30pm, Ben was engulfed in flames after he triggered a gas explosion when [...]

Miraculous Recovery for Drone Enthusiast

Paul Short has always had an active interest in flying. But in June this year [...]

Bryce Barnett named Patron of Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust

Prominent New Plymouth businessman Bryce Barnett has been named as Patron of the Taranaki Rescue [...]

The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust has joined Ngā Iwi o Taranaki – the eight iwi of the region – to acknowledge the fatalities of two climbers on Taranaki Maunga.

“We did everything we could have done” – Mike Adair, Pilot Richard Phillips, 46, and [...]

Meet Steph!

A desire for more has brought Steph Roberts to the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter, joining the [...]

Going cheque free

As of August 2021 banks will no longer accept cheques. We understand that this will be [...]

Marine rescue emphasises the importance of Rescue Helicopter

Roger Malthus never thought he’d need the services of the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter, until a [...]

As a third-generation pilot of the RNZAF – flying is in his blood

Family has been the catalyst for new Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Base Manager, Mike Adair, to [...]

Draw of the mountain too strong to resist

Long serving Trustee Fiona Aitken has seen change over her seven years on the Taranaki [...]

New Associate Sponsor Onboard

The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust is delighted to welcome Taranaki Civil Construction Ltd as our [...]