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Baby Avitaj's Life-Saving Flight
An emergency caesarian at Wellington Hospital brought baby Avitaj into the world while Dad waited nervously for the news. “All I know is I heard the first cries of the baby, I was sitting next to my wife. We were both very happy. I was like, 'Oh he’s alive!' We were told that he might not be.”
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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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Brad's life saved during serious illness, thanks to you
Brad was on death's door when Life Flight's Westpac Chopper airlifted him to Wellington Hospital early one morning.
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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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Lennox's chance at childhood
Thanks to your support, little Lennox got to Starship Hospital in Auckland for life-saving surgery.
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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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Elsa's flight to life-saving surgery
“We just cannot thank you enough for being there. Without this service, Elsa wouldn't be here," says Sarah.
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You've given David more time with his family
Time was critical when paramedics arrived at David’s home. Your support meant he got to hospital when minutes mattered.
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Joe's bush rescue
Photo (above): Joe and Sue enjoy a day at home on their farm following Joe's recovery. Photo kindly donated by Pete Monk.
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