High sea Raglan rescue
On March the 3rd 2012 the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to a mission about 30k off Raglan’s coast for a 10 metre yacht in difficulty wi…
Baby born mid-air
A baby girl was born in a mid-air mercy dash on February the 25th in the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter after her mother Ngaire, went in to labour…
Simon Alex’s Story
In April 2012, 18 year old Simon Alex had a very lucky escape with death.
He was assisting with the homekill slaughter of a cow in Kumeu, when the bu…
Early Arrival
My daughter Amelia was born 5 weeks early at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim and although she was a good weight she was having problems breathing. She was…
Craig Webb’s story
Craig Webb was on Waiheke Island doing a site assessment for work – suddenly his foot got caught under a root and his other foot slipped down the bank…
The relief of hearing a chopper arrive
The New Zealand farming community relies on rescue helicopters as they work in isolated rural situations. Nowhere is this service appreciated more kee…
Impromptu walk ends in Westpac Rescue Helicopter ride
Doreen O’Brien and her friend Dorothy are both strong and spirited ladies in their 70’s, who were recently in a horrific accident together in rural Wa…
Ursula Dunn’s story
A trip to White Island went horribly wrong for 64 year old Rotorua resident Ursula Dunn when she slipped near the highest point of the island. She fel…
Rachelle Stables’ story
Rachelle Stables had just bathed her dog and had walked outside to hang up the washing when she slipped and fell on to her back. She couldn’t move at …
Anthony Lindsay’s story
It was Easter 2010 when 50 year old Anthony Lindsay contracted a very rare respiratory problem. He was initially admitted to Tauranga Hospital but his…