NZ Red Cross - Latest News [Page 19]
Red Cross Head To Thank New Zealanders
Saturday, 11 November 2006, 1:01 pm | NZ Red Cross
American Red Cross CEO/President Jack McGuire is to personally give his thanks to the New Zealanders who offered their support during Hurricane Katrina at a conference in Christchurch this weekend. More >>
One year on Red Cross Kiwis plough on in Pakistan
Saturday, 7 October 2006, 2:35 pm | NZ Red Cross
One year on from the devastating October 8 earthquake in Pakistan, Kiwi Red Cross aid workers are preparing local people to face a second winter without permanent shelter. More >>
Syria assisting with Middle East refugees
Friday, 25 August 2006, 11:43 am | NZ Red Cross
Former New Zealand Red Cross National President Craig Strathern has been deployed to Syria to assist with refugees from the recent Middle East conflict. More >>
NZ Red Cross launches Middle East appeal
Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 3:07 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross has launched an appeal for the Middle East as the conflict and humanitarian crisis continues to worsen. More >>
Govt support for Indonesian earthquake welcomed
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 12:00 am | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross has applauded the New Zealand Government for its support for the thousands of Indonesians affected by the devastating May 27 earthquake. More >>
Indonesia: Red Cross accepting donations
Sunday, 28 May 2006, 4:28 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross is accepting donations for those affected by the devastating earthquake which struck Indonesia on 27 May. More >>
Red Cross to deploy an additional Kiwi aid worker
Friday, 26 May 2006, 3:27 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross aid worker Grant Hargreaves will fly to Dili tomorrow to provide logistical support for the Red Cross response to the unfolding political events in Timor-Leste. More >>
Tsunami threat provides a valuable workout
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 1:06 pm | NZ Red Cross
The early warning system set up to anticipate a New Zealand Red Cross response to disasters throughout New Zealand and the Pacific had a successful workout following a tsunami threat this morning More >>
NZ Red Cross: More funds needed in Pakistan
Monday, 30 January 2006, 11:42 am | NZ Red Cross
Adequate shelter remains a major issue in earthquake-affected Pakistan, as harsh weather and freezing temperatures hit those already living in tents, New Zealand Red Cross operations manager Andrew McKie says. More >>
Desalination plant to volcano-affected Vanuatu
Friday, 23 December 2005, 12:08 am | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross will send a water desalination plant to Vanuatu, where water supply has become a major issue since the Mt Ambae volcano erupted on November 27. More >>
Worker to assist in volcano-affected Vanuatu
Tuesday, 6 December 2005, 4:20 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross water and sanitation aid worker Victoria Fray flies to Vanuatu on Saturday to assist in areas affected by the Mt Ambae volcano eruption. More >>
NZ Red Cross medical staff depart for Pakistan
Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 2:24 pm | NZ Red Cross
A chance spotting of an advert in his local newspaper was all the impetus needed for Wanganui man Tom Jones to join one of the largest medical relief teams New Zealand Red Cross has ever assembled. More >>
Kiwi Red Cross Aid Worker To Help Quake Victims
Friday, 21 October 2005, 8:55 am | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross nursing delegate Marion Picken flies to Pakistan tomorrow to help treat those affected by the recent major earthquake in South Asia. More >>
Red Cross launches appeal for Sth Asia earthquake
Monday, 10 October 2005, 2:37 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross today launched an appeal for those affected by the earthquake in South Asia, which struck the region bordering Pakistan, northern India and Afghanistan on 8 October. More >>
Red Cross World Disasters Report
Thursday, 6 October 2005, 10:24 am | NZ Red Cross
Timely information can be just important as food, water and shelter in saving lives in a disaster, according to this year’s World Disasters Report 2005. More >>
Red Cross applauds NZ Govt Support
Wednesday, 7 September 2005, 10:35 am | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross has applauded the New Zealand Government for its support for the thousands of Americans affected by Hurricane Katrina. More >>
Hurricane Katrina donation line
Tuesday, 6 September 2005, 10:14 am | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross has received hundreds of calls from New Zealanders wanting to donate to Hurricane Katrina, prompting it to open a separate donation line. More >>
New Zealand Red Cross accepting donations
Friday, 2 September 2005, 2:39 pm | NZ Red Cross
New Zealand Red Cross is accepting donations to help provide relief for those affected by Hurricane Katrina in parts of America. More >>
NZ Red Cross Supports Red Cross's Niger Appeal
Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 6:29 pm | NZ Red Cross
In response to the severe food shortages in Niger and the Sahel region of Africa, New Zealand Red Cross is supporting an International Red Cross appeal to assist international efforts to avert widespread starvation in the region. More >>
New Zealand Red Cross takes almost 1000 calls
Friday, 8 July 2005, 4:38 pm | NZ Red Cross
The New Zealand Red Cross emergency call centre has taken close to 1000 calls this morning from people in New Zealand concerned about relatives and friends believed to be in London. More >>
