The Rotorua-based BayTrust Rescue helicopter was dispatched to a farm south of Waikite Valley this afternoon to help a man suffering a serious medical condition.
The helicopter was sent as the farm site was isolated and the man's condition was very time critical, a rescue helicopter spokesman said.
The 51-year-old man was airlifted to Rotorua Hospital in a serious condition.
Yesterday the helicopter crew flew to Ruatahuna for another medical emergency.