Media releases

Hato Hone St John is deeply disappointed by a series of assaults inflicted on emergency ambulance staff and vehicles in Auckland at the weekend, including the deliberate vandalism of three ambulances, that led to a delay in responding to a potentially life-threatening emergency. ...

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Australasia’s first electric emergency ambulance has delivered strong results in its first year on the road, proving to be faster, cleaner and quieter than a traditional diesel ambulance. ...

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Thanks to the partnership between Hato Hone St John and MAS, Macleans Primary School and it’s East Auckland community now have 24/7 access to a new life-saving device. ...

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Community action remains the key to saving lives from cardiac arrest in Aotearoa New Zealand....

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Emergency ambulance demand continued to climb in 2025, reaching the highest level on record, with Hato Hone St John responding to more than half a million incidents. ...

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Due to the impact of the severe weather around the country, some Hato Hone St John programmes and services in affected areas have been postponed or cancelled....

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Hato Hone St John can confirm that one of our emergency ambulances was involved in a collision with another vehicle on Cove Road in Waipu, Northland around 7.50pm on Friday, 2 January. ...

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Hato Hone St John’s emergency ambulance service experienced a significantly reduced workload during the New Year’s Eve peak period compared with the same time last year, with poor weather likely contributing to fewer people being out and about....

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As people look forward to Christmas gatherings, New Year’s Eve parties and summer festivals, Hato Hone St John is urging everyone to prioritise their safety. ...

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Hato Hone St John was notified at 1.13pm of a hazardous substance incident on Ferry Road in Woolston, Christchurch....

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