George Heard

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | George Heard

The Aoraki/Mt Cook Department of Conservation Search and Rescue team is one of the most-advanced in the country, with some of the most challenging environments to work in. Photo / George HeardNew Zealand’s only full-time alpine rescue team operates in some of the highest and most challenging environments possible. Herald visual journalist George Heard joined the highly-trained crack group on a hair-raising training mission on Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Sep 14, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | George Heard

In a rare insight, the Herald has been granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access to a Westpac rescue helicopter crew. Photojournalist George Heard spent a weekend with the highly trained, expert Christchurch-based crew and flew on lifesaving missions across the South Island. The crew was still debating another All Blacks loss overnight when the first call came in. Their cellphones pinged in unison. “Right, we’ve got a job,” said critical care paramedic Shane Lynch, getting up.

Jan 12, 2024 | dailyitem.com | George Heard

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 9 PM ESTSATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mphexpected. * WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages mayresult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a highprofile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Nov 30, 2023 | nzgeo.com | Pete McKenzie |George Heard

Science & Environment We could forecast floods better. Why don’t we? Floods are New Zealand’s most frequent disaster, and one of the most costly. But regions have varying abilities to predict floods depending on local councils’ ability to buy weather data. And though that data is publicly funded, scientists who have created a national flood-forecasting system cannot put it into practice without free access to the same information.

Aug 16, 2023 | scnow.com | George Heard

Lauren Dickason stands in the dock at the Christchurch High Court, in Christchurch, New Zealand, on July, 17, 2023. A New Zealand jury on Wednesday, Aug. 16, found Dickason, a mother guilty of murdering her three young daughters in a case that shocked the nation.