Patient-stories

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Baby Santiago's rescue
Kylie, her husband Fede and their two children went for a Sunday hike in the Remutaka Forest Park. Just before they were due to stop for lunch, one of Kylie’s shoelaces got caught.
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Phoebe's flight for life
When baby Phoebe's organs began to shut down, Life Flight’s Air Ambulance Plane flew her to Starship Hospital to get the urgent care she needed.
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Ethan’s early arrival
Twenty-eight weeks pregnant, Tracy had no idea her life was in danger when she was rushed to Nelson Hospital after her midwife spotted potentially fatal symptoms.
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Mackenzie's rapid transfer
Mackenzie was a 21-year-old Art History student when she was caught in a life-threatening car crash.
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Neil can watch his family grow
My heart forgot to keep beating and I collapsed.
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From rescued to rescuer
Air Ambulance Plane Crewman Joseph reveals how he was rescued by our Westpac Chopper team.
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Alice’s rescue
Alice was winched from the Paraparaumu bush after a severe fall.
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A critical rescue
Colin Tandy barely clung to life after his truck rolled 80 metres down a Marlborough cliff.
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Matese’s story
5-week-old Matese needed a life-saving flight in our Air Ambulance Plane to Starship Children's Hospital
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Rod’s Wairarapa farm rescue
Rod lay crushed under his overturned quad bike on a remote, rugged farm.
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Harvey’s back in the saddle
Young Harvey needed an emergency flight after receiving a horse kick to the head.
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Precious memories
Andrew got the chance to meet his grandchildren thanks to your support.
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Jessica's flight for life
When Jessica was born in Wairau Hospital, oxygen deprivation caused her to stop breathing for around four minutes.
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A lifeline for Richard
Our Westpac Rescue Helicopter team responded to a mayday call near Cape Palliser. Sailor Richard was in distress after a sudden, dramatic change in the weather.
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Hope for Indianna
Indi has had three open heart bypass surgeries along with several other procedures in her short six years. At just four days old she had her first open heart surgery.
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