8 February 2024
Pastor Marshal and his wife purchased a new home with hopes of using it for ministry. But less than a month later, the property was hit by a tornado on Christmas Day.
25 January 2024
Glenda and Peter found themselves facing an unexpected trial after the Christmas day storms wreaked havoc on their peaceful home.
10 January 2024
With repairs to their flood-damaged home in insurance limbo, a single mother of two was facing living in a shed without power, water, or walls.
8 December 2023
Catriona evacuated her home in October of 2022 amid flooding that was ‘beyond worst case scenario’. Helplessly, she recounts, “we had all just sat and watched it go up and up and up, there was nothing we could do”.
22 November 2023
In October 2022 Rochester experienced one of their worst floods in history. A year on, the town is still trying to recover from all they have lost. This is Joel's story.
17 October 2023
This November, Samaritan’s Purse will return to Rochester to provide a spot of hope to locals who have endured a year of trauma and despair.
5 July 2023
During January and March, heavy rainfall and severe weather systems led to flash flooding and cyclones in New Zealand's North Island, causing widespread damage to homes, including dangerous landslides.
24 May 2023
17 May 2023
We are immensely grateful for all the amazing volunteers who wholeheartedly contribute their time and efforts to support helping people in Jesus’ name.
14 April 2023
Get to know our new Executive Director for Samaritan's Purse and Operation Christmas Child in Australia and New Zealand.
