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Heroes At Home And In The Sky: Celebrating The Incredible Fathers Onboard Your Rescue Helicopter
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:35 am | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
With Father's Day just around the corner, we want to highlight the amazing fathers who work onboard your rescue helicopter. More >>
Every Second Counts: Your Rescue Helicopter's Swift Response Saved 16-Day Old Lacey
Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 1:56 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
Assuming an ambulance would take Lacey on the 90-minute drive to Hamilton, the gravity of their daughter’s situation became clear when the rescue helicopter arrived with a travel incubator and the team began prepping Lacey for swift transfer on the rescue ... More >>
Your Rescue Helicopter's Quick Response Saves Injured Cyclist On Remote Trail
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 5:33 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
Photo/Supplied “I am so grateful to the team on the rescue helicopter that came to my aid. The crew were so skilled and professional, I felt so relieved to see them and I knew I was in safe hands”. Christine and her husband Alan, an active Christchurch ... More >>
Your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 48 Life-saving Missions In April
Monday, 20 May 2024, 3:43 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
These missions included 25 inter-hospital transfers, 7 medical events, 1 rescue, 9 rural/farm incidents, and 6 miscellaneous missions. More >>
SH5 MVA - Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 7:27 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
Early this morning, your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Aerocool Rescue Helicopter were dispatched to an MVA on SH5 southwest of Putaruru. Your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to transport medical supplies to the scene. Shortly after, your Waikato ... More >>
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Reaches 74 Missions In March
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 6:30 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
Your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter completed a remarkable 74 missions in March, a 21% increase compared to February, serving the Waikato, King Country, Coromandel, and surrounding areas. Your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter completed a variety ... More >>
76-year-old Keith Hobson’s Epic 1000km Cycle Challenge To Raise Funds For The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Monday, 23 January 2023, 5:30 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
“People ask me why I am doing it, and well, I guess the answer is that I wanted to step outside of my comfort zone and see what I could really achieve by pushing my body to its limits”. For Keith Hobson, a 76-year-old from Hamilton, getting ... More >>
A Busy Start To Summer For Your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Friday, 20 January 2023, 6:39 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
Your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter had a busy month in December, carrying out 58 lifesaving missions throughout the month. This included 34 inter-hospital transfers, 8 medical events, 10 rural or farming-related incidents, 5 motor vehicle accidents, ... More >>
Your Rescue Helicopter Crew Working On Christmas Day To Help Keep Us Safe
Wednesday, 21 December 2022, 6:51 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
With Christmas time just around the corner, most people will be taking some much-needed time off to spend with their family and friends, gathering around the table for Christmas dinner and unwrapping presents with loved ones. But on this coming Christmas day, ... More >>
The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Saving Lives Over The Month Of November
Friday, 16 December 2022, 6:55 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
Your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew were busy over the month of November with completing 53 life-saving missions within the Waikato, King Country, Coromandel and surrounding areas, providing medical care to patient when they need it most. ... More >>
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Carries Out Life-saving Hospital Transfer For Teenager
Thursday, 24 November 2022, 9:24 am | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
Summertime is just around the corner for New Zealand, which means warm weather, beach trips and outdoor activities for the family to enjoy. Although this is a special time of year for everybody, unfortunately, this also comes with added risks and an ... More >>
October Sees An Increase In Missions For Your Rescue Helicopter
Thursday, 10 November 2022, 9:45 am | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
In October, your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter had a significant increase in the number of missions with a total of 73 life-saving missions being completed within the Waikato, King Country, Coromandel, and surrounding areas. Those missions included ... More >>
Life-Saving Missions In June - Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Friday, 15 July 2022, 2:55 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter impacted the lives of 60 patients over the month of June, an almost 30% increase compared to April. These missions included 34 inter-hospital transfers, 12 medical events, 1 rescue, 10 rural/farm incidents ... More >>
Three Missions To The Coromandel In 24 Hours
Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 3:09 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
On Tuesday, June 21, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Waihi for an infant who was suffering from a medical condition. The young patient was flown with his mother alongside to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The same day, ... More >>
Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter's Weekend Missions
Monday, 16 May 2022, 11:39 am | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
On Saturday, May 14, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Whitianga for a woman in her 50's who had sustained injuries from a fall. The onboard crew transported the patient to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The Waikato Westpac ... More >>
Matamata MVA - Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 4:53 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
Today, May 12, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Matamata for a teenage female who had sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. More >>
For 14- Year-Old Hamish, Your Support Means The World
Tuesday, 26 April 2022, 4:46 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
Enjoying all that high school has to offer, Hamish of Cambridge jumped at the chance of a diving trip organised by his school. A series of dives was organised over the summer of 2021/2022 off the stunning Coromandel coast. Hamish was to complete his ... More >>
March's Life-Saving Missions - Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 5:14 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
Your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew undertook 79 life-saving missions over the month of March, including 52 inter-hospital transfers, 10 medical events, 2 rescues, 11 rural or farm related incidents and 4 motor vehicle accidents. Spotted in the ... More >>
Winch Rescue For Logging Accident
Tuesday, 18 January 2022, 2:21 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
On Monday, January 17, at around 4pm, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to a beacon search in the Gisborne area. A man had sustained rib and hip injuries following a logging accident. The onboard crew winched the patient from his location ... More >>
A Busy December For The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Monday, 17 January 2022, 2:43 pm | Waikato Westpac Helicopter Rescue
December was a busy month for your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew, impacting the lives of 68 patients throughout the month, including 35 inter-hospital transfers, 18 medical events, 7 rural/farm rescues and 8 motor vehicle accidents. The Waikato ... More >>