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Celebrating The Women Behind Our Rescue Helicopter Missions
Friday, 6 March 2026, 1:13 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
This International Women’s Day, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter is recognising the vital contributions women make onboard the rescue helicopter, highlighting Air Crew Officer/Paramedic Kesia. More >>
619 Missions Carried Out By The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter In 2025
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 4:03 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
On the first day of 2025, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was immediately in high demand, carrying out seven missions in a single day and being tasked to locations including Tauranga Hospital, Rotorua Hospital, Matakana Island, and Hahei. More >>
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Prepares For A Busy Summer Season
Monday, 15 December 2025, 4:33 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
As the weather warms, your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has already been called out to popular beach spots within the Bay of Plenty to assist patients in need of rapid medical care. More >>
51 Lifesaving Missions Carried Out By The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
Friday, 5 December 2025, 11:39 am | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
Throughout October, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter attended to two medical emergencies, six motor vehicle accidents & six miscellaneous missions. Rural missions accounted for eight of the total missions flown over Oct, doubling from four in September More >>
A Night Out To Save Lives - $60,800 Raised For The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 2:15 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
Hosted by beloved broadcaster Kerre Woodham - proudly sponsored by NZME and Newstalk ZB - the impact of the rescue helicopter was powerfully highlighted by Patient Speaker Geoff who stood before the crowd as living proof of its life-saving importance. More >>
A Night Out To Save Lives: Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Gala And Auction Evening
Friday, 1 August 2025, 12:16 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
This exclusive event will bring together the Coastal Bay of Plenty community to honour the critical missions carried out by the region’s rescue helicopter - now totaling an extraordinary 5,632 missions to date. More >>
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Carries Out 43 Life-saving Missions In June
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 11:45 am | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
These missions included 21 inter-hospital transfers, three medical events, 10 rural/farm incidents, three motor vehicle accidents and six miscellaneous missions. More >>
Crushed Beneath A Tractor For Hours: Peter’s Fight For Life
Thursday, 3 July 2025, 11:06 am | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
Peter was living out in the country, in rural Mangakino. On a cold and blustery day, he went to feed out silage on their remote farm. He had told his partner Judith, ‘I’ll only be an hour.’ More >>
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Completes 58 Life-saving Missions In May
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 5:18 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in remote locations such as Motiti Island, Matakana Island, Waiheke Island and Waihau Bay, to name a few. More >>
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 36 Life-saving Missions In April
Monday, 19 May 2025, 2:21 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
The month began with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Tokoroa for a male in serious condition. The patient was stabilised on scene for 30 minutes before being flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. More >>
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter’s 7.4% Increase In Life-saving Missions
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 2:44 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
This year is off to a busy start for the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter which has completed 8 more missions compared to last January and February, which is a 7.4% increase in life saving missions. More >>
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter’s Record-Breaking January: 66 Life Saving Missions In The Coastal Bay Of Plenty Region
Monday, 3 March 2025, 1:58 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew were required in Matakana Island, Motiti Island, Waihau Bay, Hahei, and many other remote and challenging locations to provide life-saving care in time-critical situations. More >>
X7 Life-saving Missions Performed By The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter On New Years Day
Tuesday, 7 January 2025, 3:57 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
As you welcomed in 2025, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew were already saving lives, completing a total of 7 missions on New Years Day. These life-saving missions varied from medical related to accident related. More >>
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 44 Life-saving Missions In September
Monday, 21 October 2024, 1:48 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew were required in Matakana Island, Motiti Island, Rangiwaea Island, and many other remote and challenging locations to provide life-saving care in time-critical situations. More >>
In The Nick Of Time: How The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Saved Geoff’s Life
Friday, 4 October 2024, 12:06 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
Geoff and his wife had no idea their world was about to turn upside down. They were out enjoying a beach run with their dog Pablo. But when Geoff bent down to pick up Pablo, a sudden, excruciating pressure built up in his head – and he collapsed ... More >>
Your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 38 Life-Saving Missions In July
Monday, 12 August 2024, 2:59 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
The month began with your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Mauao Sumit for a male in his 60s who was experiencing a medical event. The patient was transported to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment. More >>
Your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Carries Out 47 Life-Saving Missions In June
Friday, 19 July 2024, 11:43 am | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 47 life-saving missions across the Coastal Bay of Plenty region for the month of June. More >>
Your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 47 Life-saving Missions In April
Monday, 20 May 2024, 3:41 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
Your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 47 life-saving missions within the Coastal Bay of Plenty region over the month of April. These missions included 29 inter-hospital transfers, 9 medical events, 2 rural/farm incidents, 1 motor vehicle accident, and ... More >>
Holiday Season Sees Huge Increase In Rescue Helicopter Missions In The Coromandel Region
Tuesday, 19 December 2023, 1:51 pm | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
As the holiday season approaches, the Coromandel region prepares for an influx of beachgoers looking to soak up the sun. With the beautiful coastal landscapes and beaches, it comes as no surprise that this region will attract a massive amount of ... More >>
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Undertook 30 Life-saving Missions In September
Friday, 27 October 2023, 11:53 am | Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
September saw your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter undertaking 30 life-saving missions, including 16 hospital transfers, 6 medical events, 4 rural or farm-related incidents and 4 motor vehicle accidents. The crew were active all over the Bay of Plenty region, ... More >>
