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RNZ News
an hour ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
Man critically injured after trapped by fallen tree
Photo: 123RF A Tauranga man has been critically injured after a tree fell during stormy weather on Friday. Police said they were informed at 7.20pm that a man on a tractor had been trapped by a falling tree. A spokesperson said the incident looked "to have taken place at an orchard property". "The person sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to hospital," they said. WorkSafe had also been notified. St John said they sent an ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a manager, and a helicopter to the property in Pyes Pā just after 7pm. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
3 days ago
- General
- RNZ News
One dead after crash involving truck and cars in Canterbury's Templeton
Newtons Road is closed while emergency services are in attendance. Photo: RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon A person has died after truck and two cars crashed in Canterbury on Friday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Dawson Road and Newton Road in Templeton around 2.45pm The victim died at the scene. St John said one person was transported to Christchurch Hospital in a moderate condition. The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and Newtons road is due to reopen shortly. Police said that while investigations are ongoing, they urged motorists to take care on the roads. "Drive sober, remove distractions, wear your seatbelt, and stick to the speed limit to ensure you get to your destination safely." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
4 days ago
- General
- RNZ News
Person in hospital after bus crashes in Palmerston North
The bus being taken away on a tow truck after the crash in Palmerston North. Photo: Supplied A person has been taken to hospital after a bus crashed in Palmerston North this morning. The collision happened on Mihaere Drive in the suburb of Kelvin Grove at 7:50am Thursday. St John told RNZ one ambulance a rapid response unit attended. One person suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Palmerston North Hospital. A Fire and Emergency operational support vehicle was still at the scene but said no one was stuck in the bus. A photo supplied to RNZ showed the bus being taken away on a tow truck.
West Australian
6 days ago
- General
- West Australian
Brunswick's community champions come together to say ‘thanks' for all of their service
Brunswick's community champions came together to say 'thanks' for another year of dedicated services. Members of the Brunswick CRC, Red Cross, St John and more came together at St Peter's Anglican Church on Wednesday morning to celebrate National Volunteer Week with a morning tea. Part of a community tradition going back almost two decades, long standing community volunteers enjoyed each others' company through song and celebration. Brunswick Red Cross president Judy Talbot said the town used to have a thanksgiving service on the first day of every March before the national day was recognised, but they have since moved their events to align with the Australia-wide week. A long standing volunteer herself, Mrs Talbot said she first joined the Red Cross following the footsteps of her mother and stressed it was still important to this day to celebrate volunteers across the community. 'If we added up all the volunteer hours — which I think one day somebody should do — it would be incredible,' she said. Mrs Talbot said it was wonderful to have the community coming together and it was positive events like the morning tea, which made volunteering so worthwhile. 'To see everybody coming together and having a lovely morning tea — that makes you feel good,' she said.
Scoop
25-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
New Zealand Votes Hato Hone St John As One Of The Most Trusted Charities For 2025
Hato Hone St John is excited to have been recognised as one of New Zealand's Most Trusted Charities in the Reader's Digest annual Trusted Brand Awards for the 12th time. Hato Hone St John Chief Executive, Peter Bradley, says the recognition is deeply moving and a reflection of the trust New Zealanders place in the organisation during life's most critical moments. 'Being named one of New Zealand's Most Trusted Charities is incredibly humbling. It's not something we take for granted – it's a powerful reminder of the responsibility we continue to carry after 140 years of St John being alongside New Zealand communities.' In the past year, Hato Hone St John received almost 700,000 emergency ambulance calls to 111, transported and/or treated over 500,000 patients, taught over 90,000 students life-saving skills through First Aid training, provided in-home support for 60,000 people with medical alarms, and assisted the overall public health system with almost 90,000 trips carried out by Waka Ora Health Shuttles and over 80,000 transfers scheduled by Patient Transfer Services. Mr Bradley attributes the organisation's ability to maintain recognition as a Most Trusted Charity as testimony to the care its staff and over 8,000 volunteers show towards all New Zealanders every day. 'This honour belongs to every one of our people – our staff, volunteers and supporters who show up with compassion, skill, and commitment, often in the most challenging circumstances. "Our emergency ambulance services, community health programmes, and broader initiatives are all about strengthening the resilience of our communities. This recognition from the New Zealand public is a profound honour – it reflects the trust and connection we strive to build every day with our communities.' The Most Trusted Brands is an annual independent survey conducted globally, now 25 years old in New Zealand. The work is commissioned by Reader's Digest and carried out by Catalyst Research who, this year, polled a representative sample of 1,750 Kiwis. They voted on 496 brands in 67 categories of products and services on a scale of 1-10 for trust and awareness. Notes: Hato Hone St John provides emergency ambulance services to 90 percent of New Zealanders and covers 97 percent of the country's geographical area. Hato Hone St John is made up of a mix of full-time paid staff and volunteers. Along with the emergency ambulance service, Hato Hone St John operates a significant number of community health programmes and other activities which help build community resilience. They include Waka Ora Health Shuttles, Caring Caller, St John Youth, and St John in Schools. Hato Hone St John also delivers event health services, medical alarm services, first aid training, and operates retail stores across the country.
