John Funnell
Why Taupo's new mayor is saying no to some events
Taupo's newly elected mayor has told local residents that he might have to skip art gallery openings, cocktail parties and marae visits in his community, not because he isn't interested, but because… Audio
Whakaari/White Island rescuer says charges 'add to the anguish'
A man involved in the rescue operation on Whakaari/White Island says charges being laid over the tragedy only add to the anguish of those involved.
Pilot John Funnell was on Whakaari on the day of… Audio
Funding for research into tailor-made tumour treatment
Dr Nicholas Fleming has been awarded a $600,000 fellowship fund to investigate how an individualised approach to testing cancer patient's tumours could help patients receive the most effective… Audio
Whakaari / White Island eruption: the rescue effort
We update you with the latest on what we know about the Whakaari / White Island eruption plus an interview with rescue pilot John Funnell. Audio
CAA rot not solved with chair's dismissal - industry
The resignation of Civil Aviation Authority chairman Nigel Gould has been welcomed by many in the aviation community. But some say the problems go far deeper than one person. Michael Cropp reports. Audio
John Funnell: Daring Adventures of a Search and Rescue Pilot
John Funnell is one of the pioneers of helicopter search and rescue. Describing his job as 'hours of boredom and moments of terror', he has just recently retired after an incredible 49 years flying… Audio, Gallery
Rescue industry stalwart backs convicted pilot
A stalwart of the rescue industry says the helicopter pilot who saved a hunter while his licence was suspended should not have been charged with breaking civil aviation rules. Audio
Kayaker winched to safety
After three months of battling stormy seas, atrocious weather has finally forced the trans-tasman kayaker Scott Donaldson to quit, just 83-kilometres from New Zealand. Audio
TransTasman kayaker so close but so far
The Trans-Tasman kayaker, Scott Donaldson, is being blown back out to sea after yesterday making within 60 kilometres of the Taranaki coast. Audio
Pilot drops food and water to transtasman kayaker
A Taupo pilot has dropped food and water from his plane to a kayaker battling waves and running out of supplies in the Tasman Sea. Audio
Pilot prepares for mercy dash to kayak
A Hamilton man attempting to become the first person to cross the Tasman in a single kayak is dangerously low on food and water. Audio
Search for Nina's liferaft continues
A New Zealand-based aircraft is setting off from Norfolk Island to continue to search for a life raft thought to be in drifting in a 100-square nautical mile area nearby. Audio
Helicopter eye witness describes eruption
John Funnell from Helicopter Services Bay of Plenty was flying over the Mount Ruapehu when Tongariro erupted. Audio
Alan Hubbard uses own money to help investors
A long-time supporter of Allan Hubbard says the Timaru businessman is using his own money to help some investors pay for food and electricity. Audio
