Media Releases

New yellow St John ambulances to improve safety

Robyn Bern | August 9, 2013

St John has rolled out the first of their yellow ambulances in New Zealand, in a move to improve safety for staff, patients and the public....

St John Dunedin planning a reunion

Alena Lynch | July 5, 2013

Ever been involved with St John in Dunedin? If so, we want to hear from you....

Public rate paramedics 1st equal most trusted profession in recent poll

Robyn Bern | June 20, 2013

St John Chief Executive Officer Peter Bradley says he is delighted that paramedics have ranked 1st equal with the most trusted in the Readers Digest Most Trusted Professions poll....

Sam the Ambulance helping children

Alena Lynch | May 23, 2013

Volunteer ambulance officer Francine Currie has written three children's books about the ambulance service with the main character Sam the Ambulance....

New St John Health Shuttle Service Bringing Invercargill to Dunedin

Ian Henderson | May 14, 2013

The latest St John Health Shuttle service to serve southern communities will enable Invercargill residents to get to health-related appointments in Dunedin....

FEDs celebrate 11 years at North Shore

Northern Region | May 9, 2013

This week marks the 11 year anniversary of the first group of Friends of the Emergency Department (FEDs) commencing their amazing full time work at the North Shore Hospital....

St John Youth compete for top title at National Youth Festival

Catherine Orr | May 1, 2013

Eden Park was packed last Saturday (27 April) as St John Cadets battled it out to find the best in the country at the St John National Youth Festival and Competitions....

Generous donation from Taiwan

Martin Street | April 16, 2013

The Taiwanese Business Association of New Zealand has funded a rapid response vehicle for the Northern Region. The vehicle was officially handed over during a ceremony held in March....