1 May 2023

From trampers and hunters, to natural disasters - 90 years

From Midday Report, 12:47 pm on 1 May 2023

Today marks 90 years of New Zealand's Land Search and Rescue.

From its early beginnings, the organisation has saved thousands of lives and has grown to cover our entire nation.

Land Search and Rescue has become a integral part of New Zealand's emergency responses with volunteers often venturing into some of the most dangerous places.

The organisation's chief executive is Carl McOnie spoke to Charlotte Cook.