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Person airlifted to hospital after South Auckland incident
A person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Man in critical condition after being run over by tractor in Hunua
The man, in his 70s, was flown to Auckland City Hospital.
Cape Brett rescue: Battle to save survivors in massive waves, strong winds
Sea conditions were some of the worst the rescue chopper crew had seen in many years.
Teen seriously injured after crash involving cow and quad bike
A teenager suffered serious injuries when a cow collided with her quad bike.
Men tipped into water after boat capsize at Kawakawa Bay
A teen suffered LPG exposure, while a man was critically injured from kick by a horse.
Terror at sea: Yachties' harrowing 3-day ocean ordeal
When things go wrong, 'there's no time to be frightened', Kiwi expat Forfar Petrie says.
Twisted wreckage: Photos reveal horrific head-on smash
One person is in a critical condition.
WorkSafe investigating death of man who fell from moving van
The man died after he fell from a van on the Southern Motorway on Thursday.
Woman pinned to house by car, one of 'worst' crush injuries paramedics had seen
The woman was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition about 6pm today.
'I knew I wasn't walking out': Hunter rescued after snapping leg
There was a "very loud crack" when Robert Franklin hit the ground. His leg had snapped.
Father swept away while swimming with family at Auckland beach
A rescue helicopter was unable to locate the person.
Teen who fell 7m saved by backpack
Teenager fell down a rock face on Hen and Chicken Islands around mid-afternoon.
Farmer flown to hospital after rolling vehicle down hill
The incident took place near Puhoi, north of Auckland earlier this evening.
Waiheke Island - the most dangerous place in Auckland to visit
A third of all helicopter rescues in Auckland were carried out on the idyllic island.
Tragic day: Three dead, 13 hurt in vehicle incidents
Police confirmed a third death tonight, in a black day around the country.
Man seriously injured in motorbike crash
The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter assisted the man and flew him to hospital.
Rescue helicopter called to gas bottle explosion in Far North
The incident occurred in the Mangonui/Taupo Bay area in the Far North.
The victim, in her 20s, has been taken to Middlemore Hospital
A young woman in her 20s has been injured while swimming at a waterfall in Ramarama.
Man critical but stable after water incident at Cooks Beach
Emergency services were called to Cooks Beach just after 6pm yesterday.
Record day for Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopters
Crews helped 11 people, including an assault victim and a woman in a tractor that rolled.
Police Eagle helicopter base moving to Onehunga
The police Eagle helicopter will move from its base in Mechanics Bay in mid 2019.
Awhitu crash: Teenage girl now stable, man out of hospital
Four ambulances and two helicopters sent to crash on Awhitu Rd.
Teen flown to Middlemore in critical condition
The rescue helicopter was called after the incident occurred around 6pm.
Teen with allergic reaction to nuts rescued from Motutapu Island
Girl is in a moderate condition in hospital.
Back from the dead: Moment heroes saved George's life
George Scott, 62, had a cardiac arrest while driving and is alive due to first responders.
Man unresponsive after 3m fall from ladder
The man was flown to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
'They saved my life': School raises $10k for charity after Cascade Falls tragedy
"Coming into the year on such a heavy, sad note - it was not easy for anyone."
Helicopter rescue for injured motocross rider
Motocross rider suffers suspected back injuries after riding off steep bank.
Teen serious after car rolls down bank
Rescue helicopter crew assisted female teen who was reportedly thrown from the vehicle.
Girl flown to hospital after swallowing 50c coin
A young girl had difficulty breathing after she swallowed a coin on Waiheke Island.
Man suffers multiple burns after truck battery blew up in his face
"A chunk of the side of the battery blew out and hit him."
Second woman dies after Waimauku crash
Second woman dies in hospital after 64-year-old woman died on Wednesday.
Hunter accidentally shoots himself
The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the callout around 2pm today.