St John - Latest News [Page 5]
Keep safe this summer with St John
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 1:22 pm | St John
As New Zealanders look forward to relaxation and celebration over the Christmas and New Year period, St John is gearing up for one of the busiest periods for the emergency ambulance service. More >>
Hands Off - Assaults on Ambulance Officers Not Tolerated
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 11:14 am | St John
St John has a strong message for the public this festive season – abuse and assaults on ambulance officers will not be tolerated and prosecutions will be sought. More >>
St John Releases Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Report
Monday, 12 December 2016, 4:12 pm | St John
St John’s latest Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) report confirms the emergency ambulance service has maintained a strong 16% survival rate for patients who are treated for cardiac arrest. More >>
St John vehicle accident at Silver Fern Rally
Friday, 2 December 2016, 5:09 pm | St John
St John can confirm three personnel were involved in an accident at the Silver Fern Rally in Southland this afternoon. More >>
Four Unions Reach Agreement with St John NZ
Thursday, 24 November 2016, 5:23 pm | St John
Following seven months of negotiation, Amalgamated Workers Union New Zealand Southern Incorporated (AWUNZ), Central Amalgamated Workers Union Incorporated (CAWU), New Zealand Ambulance Association (NZAA), Ambulance Officers Workplace Union Incorporated ... More >>
Ongoing St John Response to Earthquake (7am, 15 Nov)
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 9:25 am | St John
St John continues to operate a National Crisis Coordination Centre this morning and work with Civil Defence, Government, and emergency and health agencies as aftershocks continue. There have been no 111 calls for ambulance incidents in the Kaikoura area ... More >>
Ongoing St John response to earthquake
Monday, 14 November 2016, 2:19 pm | St John
St John continues to work closely with the National Crisis Management Centre, including Civil Defence, Government and emergency and health agencies. St John’s focus remains Kaikoura and surrounding areas. St John has two fully crewed ambulances operating ... More >>
Ongoing St John Response to Earthquake
Monday, 14 November 2016, 11:01 am | St John
St John continues to work closely with the National Crisis Management Centre, including Civil Defence, Government and emergency and health agencies. More >>
Media Update – St John Tsunami Response 6.17am
Monday, 14 November 2016, 7:02 am | St John
Following the Ministry Of Civil Defence and Emergency Management tsunami warning and land threat after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake this morning, St John has activated its National Crisis Coordination Centre and has local Emergency Operation Centres ... More >>
Media alert (4.15am, 14 Nov): North Canterbury earthquake
Monday, 14 November 2016, 5:17 am | St John
We are sending additional paramedics to Hanmer Springs and Kaikoura by rescue helicopter – this is a precautionary measure, as we still do not have confirmed numbers of patients. However they will be available to support and treat people as required. More >>
2.55am, 14.11.16: Earthquake Injuries Reported
Monday, 14 November 2016, 3:12 am | St John
We are starting to get reports of injuries from the earthquake area, including Culverden area and Kaikoura. However, at this stage we do not have specifics. More >>
Media alert (12.25am 14.11.16): North Canterbury Earthquake
Monday, 14 November 2016, 1:57 am | St John
St John has had no reports of injuries from the 6.6m earthquake in North Canterbury. More >>
St John Says Thank You to New Zealand for Record Appeal
Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 11:52 am | St John
St John recently asked Kiwis to get behind our Annual Appeal and help fundraise for new ambulances and lifesaving equipment. More >>
30 Million Reasons to Thank St John Volunteers
Monday, 20 June 2016, 12:34 pm | St John
The contribution they make to New Zealanders’ health and wellbeing is priceless, but St John estimates its 9,447 volunteers contribute more than $30 million dollars in value each year to its ambulance service and community health programmes. More >>
St John launches 3 Steps programme to help save more lives
Thursday, 9 June 2016, 12:27 pm | St John
Is your local marae, sports team or social club confident in doing CPR and using an AED to save the life of someone in cardiac arrest? More >>
St John Annual Appeal Has Retirement Village Seeing Green
Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 4:47 pm | St John
The St John Annual Appeal is from 4-10 April with fundraising initiatives and volunteer collectors across the country with the goal to raise $2 million. The donations will be used to buy ambulances and lifesaving equipment for communities throughout New ... More >>
St John Annual Appeal Will Help Buy Ambulances And Equipment
Thursday, 31 March 2016, 3:23 pm | St John
Last year St John treated and transported over 425,000 patients in an ambulance. During the St John Annual Appeal, the charity is asking New Zealanders to help buy more ambulances and lifesaving equipment. More >>
St John & ACC launch St John in Schools partnership
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 10:11 am | St John
Half a million Kiwi kids to learn lifesaving skills through new St John & ACC partnership More >>
Five in hospital after Riversdale incident
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 11:59 am | St John
St John has transported a number of patients from the scene of this incident near Riversdale. One patient, male, aged in his 60s, has been flown by Otago rescue helicopter to Dunedin hospital ED in a very serious condition; this patient was the patient ... More >>
Man rescued from grain silo
Wednesday, 16 March 2016, 11:17 am | St John
• We have sent a number of resources to the scene, including two St John ambulances, a St John rapid response and the Otago rescue helicopter with St John paramedics on board More >>