Nepal Flood Emergency Appeal
Donate today to help Red Cross teams provide urgent humanitarian support to those affected by the Nepal Floods Emergency Appeal.
Help families in need
More families are arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand, carrying years of hardship and uncertainty. Your donation can help make the next family settle into their community and begin to feel at home.
The mission of New Zealand Red Cross is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience.
Treaties protect astronauts, but not people in disasters: Why Red Cross wants that to change
International treaties already set out protections for astronauts in distress. But when disaster strikes here on Earth, there is still no comprehensive global treaty specifically focused on protecting…
Cut off but not alone: remembering the storm in Lawrence
A year ago, on 23 October 2025, Doug Osborne thought Thursday would be a normal day. The morning had started beautifully with calm skies and sunshine. By lunchtime, everything had changed.
Holly’s training helps save choking child
A medical emergency involving your child is every parent’s worst nightmare. For Holly*, bringing work home with her ended up being a good thing last year.
Thank you for giving your clothes a second life
Aotearoa New Zealand, you showed up in a big way. Together, we collected 54,183kg of quality pre-loved clothing during the 2026 Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive.
Stories
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