Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust

Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service provides critical medical help to southern New Zealand.

The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter service is operated by HeliOtago from its bases in Dunedin and Queenstown and provides critical medical help to the communities of southern New Zealand.

06/04/2026

Night vision goggles allow the pilots to fly in darkness by enhancing available light to support nighttime responses to patients in need.

We would love to share stories of how the world-class Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service has helped patients across our region. Please click here to send us your story - https://www.otagorescue.co.nz/stories

04/04/2026

Becoming a Critical Care Paramedic requires extensive education and experience. Ross Kirkpatrick explains the process that prepares paramedics for the unique challenges of aeromedical rescues.

Learn more about this amazing service - www.otagorescue.co.nz/about

03/04/2026

Thank you to Graeme Gale and the teams at the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service for the world-class lifesaving service you provide across our region every day. Many in our community are indebted to you.

Learn more about the rescue service - https://www.otagorescue.co.nz/about

From high country stations to coastal settlements, the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service provides a critical res...
01/04/2026

From high country stations to coastal settlements, the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service provides a critical response for rural communities. This world-class service ensures that even in the most remote locations, help can arrive when it's needed most.

Help us support this incredible service - www.otagorescue.co.nz/support-us/donate

29/03/2026

Equipped with specialised life-saving technology and crewed by highly skilled professionals, this world-class service delivers ICU-level care across some of New Zealand's most challenging geography.

Help us support the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service - www.otagorescue.co.nz/support-us/donate

28/03/2026

The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is proud to have funded the purchase of additional specialised stretchers. Help us continue to support enhancements to the world-class service we're so lucky to have - www.otagorescue.co.nz/support-us/donate

Thank you to the Otago Ale Trail Run organisers and participants for their generous $7,000 donation to the Otago Southla...
26/03/2026

Thank you to the Otago Ale Trail Run organisers and participants for their generous $7,000 donation to the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service! Great to have Angela and Mark visit the hangar, and paramedic Andy was there to say thank you on behalf of every crew member.
The Waipiata Pie Co.
Wedderburn Tavern

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24/03/2026

When visibility is poor due to weather conditions, instrument navigation enables critical patient rescues. That's around 20% more rescues that the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service can respond to across the Lower South.

Can you donate to help support more world-class innovations? www.otagorescue.co.nz/support-us/donate

Time is often critical for patients experiencing stroke, cardiac events, or major trauma. The Otago Southland Rescue Hel...
21/03/2026

Time is often critical for patients experiencing stroke, cardiac events, or major trauma. The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service responds from bases in Dunedin and Queenstown to provide a rapid response across the Lower South.

Find out more about the amazing rescue service - www.otagorescue.co.nz/about/services

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Dunedin
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