Red Cross stories
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Red Cross stories
Read our stories filled with humanity, resilience and the spirit of volunteering. They show how your support is helping vulnerable people in New Zealand and around the world.
21 December 2023
Balclutha Branch recognised for over 80 years of service to the community
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8 September 2023
You never know when you’ll need to use first aid skills
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24 March 2023
Supporting communities in early recovery
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29 November 2022
January Youth Psychological First Aid courses
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9 November 2022
Helping remote Tongan communities learn life saving first aid
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