Wellington Free Ambulance
St John CEO confident of 'big announcement' next year
St John Ambulance CEO Peter Bradley says he's been on a roadtrip meeting more than 1000 ambulance staff and he's committed to giving them more resources and more money. He spoke with Checkpoint… Video, Audio
St John funding boost won’t go to workers' pay
Paramedics are furious that a $21 million boost to the country's ambulance services won't result in any pay increases for them - instead going towards building repairs and recruitment in Auckland. Audio
Joint plea for more funding for ambulance services
The union representing ambulance staff and Wellington Free Ambulance are considering a joint plea for more government funding.
Ambulance service responds to higher mistake figures
Wellington Free Ambulance's Paul Fake tells Adriana Weber the increasing number of adverse events is due to better reporting - not more mistakes. Audio
Ambulance services warn of budget crisis
New Zealand's two ambulance services are warning that the safety of their patients and paramedics is at risk and more funding is urgently needed.
Ambulance services nearing funding crisis
Ambulance services warn the safety of their patients and paramedics are at risk and more funding is urgently needed or they will face a crisis situation. Audio