The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter has a busy day, rescuing two people back-to-back.
Earlier this afternoon the rescue helicopter was called to Waihi where a 53-year-old local woman had become unwell due to an existing medical condition.
The woman was stabilised by St John paramedics.
She was then flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
As the rescue helicopter started to return to Tauranga from Waikato the crew were tasked to Paeroa.