Patient Stories

Precious cargo handled with care
It was supposed to be a routine ultrasound for mum-to-be Rebekah; however, it was soon discovered that twins Charlotte and Eleanor were wanting to be born at just 24 weeks; 16 weeks early.
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Stefan’s emergency flight over the Remutaka Ranges
After a routine tonsillectomy operation at Hutt Hospital, four-year-old Stefan was discharged home to the Wairarapa after a night in hospital with his M
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Colin's 48 hours lost in the bush
Experienced tramper, Colin, was becoming tired and disorientated after days of tramping on rough terrain. Thankfully, he had a personal locator beacon.
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Helen's race against time
Helen was staying with her daughter Linda, in Otaki when she was taken ill with a mystery infection. Her condition went downhill with startling speed.
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Baby Avitaj's life-saving flight
After a blissful nine months of eagerly waiting to become a Dad, Dilpreet’s life suddenly turned upside down when the doctor warned him he may lose his baby.
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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 battle with serious illness
Brad was on death's door when Life Flight's Westpac Chopper airlifted him to Wellington Hospital early one morning. A combination of glandular fever, bilateral pneumonia and encephalitis shut down his body.
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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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Neil can watch his family grow
Neil suffered a cardiac arrest and urgently required expertise and equipment that was not available in the Wairarapa. To have save Neil's life, the only option was to transfer him to Wellington Hospital as soon as possible.
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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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