Patient Story
Meet Lee from Auckland
Lee, an experienced horserider, was enjoying a day out at a friends farm in Masterton. Shortly after, she was speeding to Wellington Hospital in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
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In memory of August
Baby August was a happy, cheeky, and brave boy that touched many hearts in his fourteen months on earth. Thank you to his parents, Ursula and Jake, for sharing their story.
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Meet Ewen from Masterton
Wairarapa local Ewen woke suddenly in his bed. His arms were numb, his body cold and clammy. He was having a massive heart attack.
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Meet Taylor from Nelson
Baby Taylor had a dramatic start to life; born prematurely in Nelson, she suffered a collapsed lung. Life Flight's Air Ambulance plane was ready.
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Meet Andrew from Wairarapa
Forty years ago, a seriously injured Andrew was flown from remote Wairarapa bush by Peter Button. Decades later, he needed the Westpac Chopper once more.
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Kaikōura Water Rescue
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter team winches three people off a boat near Kaikōura. No power and battling high waves, the boat sank five minutes later.
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Meet Charlotte and Eleanor from Palmerston North
A routine ultrasound for Mum-to-be Rebekah had a different outcome than expected...
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Meet Bill from Pelorus Sounds
Living in a remote part of the country, Bill understands the need for Life Flight more than anyone.
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Meet Bentley from Kāpiti
What should have been a moment of joy quickly turned into distress when newborn Bentley didn’t respond as normal.
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Meet Pat from Kāpiti
A walk on a friend's farm quickly took a turn for 85-year-old grandmother, Pat.
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