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.
13 December 2023
University of Auckland wins 2023 IHL Moot
The University of Auckland won New Zealand Red Cross IHL Moot Court Competition 2023. Future lawyers this year argued on a scenario around alleged war crimes committed by President Cosmo Mosco of the Republic of Canciferous and his military.
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7 December 2023
No hierarchy in pain and suffering – what our Movement is doing in Israel and Gaza
As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the New Zealand Red Cross stand in solidarity with the humanitarian efforts of our Movement colleagues at the ICRC, the IFRC, Magen David Adom in Israel, and Palestine Red Crescent Society as they respond to the escalation of violence and displacement in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
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20 November 2023
Helping Vanuatu Red Cross respond to communities hit by Cyclone Lola
In early November, our international delegate Natalie Gyles boarded a flight bound for Vanuatu with four satellite phones that will make a critical difference to communities impacted by cyclone Lola.
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20 November 2023
National Council brings reflection and celebration
New Zealand Red Cross held its National Council earlier this month, bringing together members and supporters from across the motu | country.
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16 November 2023
Looking after mental health in recovering communities
Update 14: In this update we focus on our work supporting mental health in recovering communities and check in on three community grant recipients.
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