Air Ambulance Plane
Meet Steve – Air Ambulance Crewperson
After 25 years helping Kiwis in their moments of greatest need, air ambulance crewman Steve will soon be putting away his flight boots for the last time. He has flown thousands of missions – some joyful, some heartbreaking – always bringing calm, skill, and compassion to patients when it mattered most.
Read more
Meet James and Lynare from Kāpiti
After two life-saving flights, James and Lynare organised a fundraiser that soon spanned the length of Aotearoa New Zealand, raising over $500,000 for Life Flight's Air Ambulances.
Read more
Lions raise $500k for Life Flight air ambulance
More than 60 Lions Clubs from across New Zealand have banded together in a remarkable national fundraising effort, raising $500,000 for Life Flight.
Read more
One day. Eight flights. Three lives.
When First Officer James signed on for duty, he had no idea the whirlwind day ahead.
Read more
Meet Ardie from Hawke’s Bay
Just hours after Ardie was born in the Hawke’s Bay, he urgently needed expert paediatric care at Wellington Hospital. This wee bub had arrived at only 27 weeks, and his mum Julia was in shock.
Read more
Meet Paul from Wellington
When Paul learnt that he needed new lungs it came as a total shock. With the help of our supporters, he was able to get not just one, but two new chances at life.
Read more
Meet Theo from Whanganui
Hours after his birth, something was terribly wrong with Theo. He could barely breathe or feed. As his symptoms continued, a flight to Wellington's paediatric ward was his best chance at survival.
Read more
Meet Georgia from Masterton
As Georgia went into premature labour, the doctors and nurses did everything they could to delay baby Mirabella's birth. Time was running out, and our supporters gave them the best chance possible.
Read more
Meet Axle from Blenheim
New parents, Jess and Colby, had their lives shaken when baby Axle arrived six weeks early. Separated from their family, Life Flight's supporters brought them home.
Read more