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.
6 May 2024
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day quickfire round
On 8 May we mark World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day – a global day to celebrate the uniqueness and unity of our international Movement. We celebrate the millions of people around the world, who — through our Movement — provide hope and dignity during some of the darkest days of people’s lives.
We asked some of our leaders what the day means to them – hope, inspiration, and pride are just some of what they feel when marking the day.
We asked some of our leaders what the day means to them – hope, inspiration, and pride are just some of what they feel when marking the day.
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6 May 2024
A little bit about the Florence Nightingale Medal
The Florence Nightingale Medal is the highest Red Cross award for nurses and voluntary nursing aides. Named after the famed British nurse, it honours people who’ve distinguished themselves in times of peace or war.
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6 May 2024
Good people doing great things
Each day across the motu, Red Cross people are doing things big and small to keep humanity alive. We provide help wherever we're needed, without discrimination. From Meals on Wheels, to supporting refugees, responding to disasters, and helping out in our shops, everyone has a part to play in Red Cross.
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6 May 2024
What's important to us and our work – the value in our values
As we celebrate all Red Cross people on World Red Cross Red Crescent Day this year, we asked, what are the values of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, shared by New Zealand Red Cross, and why should we care about them? Secretary-General Sarah Stuart-Black and Fiona Ross – General Manager People Experience and Support Fiona explain.
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23 April 2024
Mobilising the power of humanity – Red Cross service in wartime and conflict
We’re taking the time to remember those who served in the past, as well as the incredible humanitarians we continue to deploy overseas to provide relief in conflict zones.
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