Westpac Rescue Helicopter - Latest News [Page 8]
Sailor with Amputated Fingers Flown to Hutt Hosp
Monday, 9 July 2007, 10:07 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter has just transported a sailor from Nelson to Hutt Hospital, where surgeons hope to be able to reattach four amputated fingers. More >>
Serious motorcross accident near Riversdale
Monday, 9 July 2007, 9:44 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the Wairarapa to assist an injured motorcross rider late this afternoon. More >>
Man trampled by bull transferred to Wellington
Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 9:20 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter transferred a man who had been trampled by a bull from Masterton to Wellington Hospitals earlier this evening. More >>
Helicopter Rescues Second Mountainbiker in 2 Days
Monday, 28 May 2007, 10:15 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the Rimutaka Incline , between Upper Hutt and the Wairarapa, late this morning after a teenager was injured after coming off his mountain bike at high speed. More >>
Hangar doors open for public open day
Wednesday, 11 April 2007, 3:42 pm | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Next Sunday, 22 April 2007, the crew of the Auckland based Westpac Rescue Helicopter is opening its doors so the people of Auckland can see the operation firsthand and meet the pilots, paramedics and crewmen. More >>
Two Men Rescued During Tararua Mountain Race
Tuesday, 13 March 2007, 9:46 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to rescue two men from the Tararua's this afternoon. The 30 year old Wellington man and 47 year old Palmerston North man were both suffering from dehydration. More >>
Man Flown to Hospital After Chain Saw Accident
Thursday, 8 March 2007, 9:56 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew a man to hospital after he was hit in the face with a chain saw. The accident happened in Waikanae around 8:30 this morning. Apparently the man was cutting firewood and the chainsaw "kicked back" striking ... More >>
Two trail bike riders injured in the Wairarapa
Monday, 5 March 2007, 10:09 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the Castlepoint area to pick up two trail bike riders injured in separate incidents during an organised trail bike ride on Castle Point Station in the Wairarapa. More >>
Girlfriend discovers crash scene in Wairarapa
Monday, 5 March 2007, 10:08 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter transported a seriously injured man after a one car crash in the Wairarapa this morning. The 23 year old Wairarapa man was the only occupant of the car which rolled and landed upside down in a paddock, ... More >>
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Missions
Tuesday, 27 February 2007, 11:24 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Missions for the week ended 25 February 2007 25 February 2007 - The helicopter was tasked to the Panmure area for a beacon search. Nothing found, returned to Mechanics Bay. 25 February 2007 - New Zealand ... More >>
Two Trail Bikers Transported from Wairarapa Ride
Monday, 26 February 2007, 2:23 pm | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to two separate incidents during an organised trail bike ride in the Wairarapa today. The trail bike ride, held on a 70km loop track around Tinui (north east of Masterton), attracted about 300 riders of all ages. More >>
Helicopter Missions for the week ended 18 February
Tuesday, 20 February 2007, 9:40 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
18 February 2007 - A male with an injury suffered while diving into the water was transported from Rakino Island to Starship Hospital. 17 February 2007 - The helicopter was tasked to Piha for a visual search of a person in the water. Stood down. 17 February ... More >>
Ak Westpac Rescue Helicopter Missions to 4 Feb
Tuesday, 13 February 2007, 4:09 pm | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Missions for the week ended 4 February 2007 More >>
Rescue Helicopter Missions for week ended 11 Feb
Monday, 12 February 2007, 3:49 pm | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
11 February 2007 - New Zealand Police tasked the helicopter to Piha. 11 February 2007 - The helicopter responded to Waihi and transported a female who had fallen from a motorcross bike to Waikato Hospital. 10 February 2007 - A woman with a medical ... More >>
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Missions
Wednesday, 7 February 2007, 10:49 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Missions for the week ended 4 February 2007 4 February 2007 - A male with chest pain was transported from Warkworth to Auckland City Hospital. 4 February 2007 - The helicopter transported a medical team from Starship ... More >>
Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride
Monday, 5 February 2007, 10:27 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Ulysses 12th Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride set to raise funds for Night Vision Goggles for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Crew More >>
Life Flight Air Ambulance Service Busy
Monday, 29 January 2007, 11:15 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew one seriously injured patient from the scene of a fatal car & truck accident on the Rimutaka Hill this afternoon. More >>
Company signs on as rescue helicopter support
Monday, 22 January 2007, 11:35 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (ARHT), operator of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, is delighted to announce that Auckland construction firm, Mansons TCLM Limited, has signed on as a major sponsor of the trust. More >>
New era begins for Auckland Rescue Helicopter
Friday, 19 January 2007, 5:03 pm | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
New era begins for Auckland Rescue Helicopter services More >>
Rescue Helicopter Flies Seriously Injured Woman
Wednesday, 17 January 2007, 9:38 am | Westpac Rescue Helicopter
The Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew a very seriously injured woman from Peka Peka this afternoon. More >>