Saving lives in our southern communities 24/7, 365 days a year
The best sound in often desperate situations is the sound of one of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service helicopters arriving with its team of highly skilled pilots and intensive care paramedics, carrying specialised life-saving equipment.
Ways to support us
Part of the community
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. It is a partially Government funded community service supported by donations and sponsorships from individuals and organisations in our local community. Help us to bring critical care to you or your loved ones by supporting the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust.
Stories
Thank you Mandy!
10 December 2023
Supporting the service that saved his life
4 May 2023
Support from Calder Stewart Coastal Classic
8 February 2023
Life-saving flight inspires Landpower backing
8 February 2023
Lake Ōhau rescue
7 October 2022
Life saving rescue flight to the 45th parallel
1 October 2022
Recovering and grateful for rescue
3 September 2022
Rescue chopper helipad to help save lives and time
24 August 2022
Rotary Club of Wanaka - Upper Clutha Winter Cropping Competition
15 July 2022
Rescue helicopter routes to be extended
1 December 2021
$47,000 raised for Otago Rescue Helicopter trust
20 June 2021
Sport key to building life after accident
27 March 2021
Exhibition in Alexandra to raise funds for the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust
7 February 2021
Grateful patient gives to service
18 June 2020
Gales honoured: 'It's been a big journey'
31 December 2019
Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust gets new CPR machine
27 August 2019
$8000 donation for Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust
16 July 2019
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