No ordinary adventure

Tradies onboard the Mercy Ship have a healthy sense of being part of the larger Mercy Ships team, knowing the…

These days, Pirongia-born nurse Melanie Allen begins each shift with a two-minute walk to work – down several flights of…

Just hours before his farewell speech from Parliament, former New Zealand Prime Minister John Key took the time to share what…

Drums beating and hundreds singing, waving and dancing on the dock welcomed the Africa Mercy into port in Cameroon for…

LISTEN ONLINE to RNZ’s Nine to Noon interviews nurse Deb Adesanya about the special bond speaking the local dialect gave…

To many around the world, Tim Tretheway will forever be remembered as their beloved ‘Captain Tim.’ As Maritime Professional says, “Captain Tim…

Haingo was born in a tropical downpour. Even in the hut’s dim light it was clear Hiango’s tiny mouth was…

Mercy Ships patients are not the only ones who experience transformed lives. Crew members create treasured memories of heart-lifting and…

    Three Auckland neighbours are surprised to find they are going to be shipmates. Nicholas Booth and Graeme and…

  Hannah Peters’ huge heart took her to Benin, Madagascar and Cameroon caring for people with devastating conditions. She shares…

These are the stories of a few of the 35 Kiwis who served on board in Benin, some volunteering for…

2.5 min VIDEO: Unable to walk far enough to get to school, this bright little girl and her family were…

After five years as an intensive care nurse at Christchurch Hospital, Jess Doney is used to dealing with crises. Her…

Starship Health paediatric nurse Vivien Welsh always knew she wanted to work with children. She entertained both teaching and nursing…

“You have saved my life.” Mabouba’s voice breaks as she expresses her gratitude. After six years, her life-threatening tumour is…