Red Cross stories
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.
22 April 2025
The power of humanity
Peter Scott was an Outward Bound instructor studying business when he applied to be an international delegate in 1996. Now our Pacific Programmes Lead, his first assignment was to southern Sudan in 1999.
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14 April 2025
John Dyer – leading New Zealand Red Cross into a new era
For John Dyer, our newly elected National President, leadership has always been about service, resilience, and people.
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5 December 2024
University of Auckland wins 2024 IHL Moot
This year's Moot case saw TechAnon appear before the International Criminal Court. Although a fictional case, it highlights real concerns about the use and misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes, and social media in modern warfare. It shows the effects of war in cities and the risks of targeting civilian objects.
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30 October 2024
Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive – by the numbers
Ever wondered what happens once your donation leaves your doorstep? We’ve broken down what it takes to pull off the Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive by the numbers.
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13 August 2024
What next for the Geneva Conventions? Vice-President John Dyer speaks
On 7 August New Zealand Red Cross marked the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions with an event at New Zealand Parliament. New Zealand Red Cross Vice President John Dyer spoke about the importance of the Geneva Conventions and the way they actively protect civilians, medics, and aid workers during conflicts.
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