Patient Stories

Carmen and Mariah's Speedy Arrival
It was a cold and dark winter’s night, and with the nearest hospital an hour’s drive away along twisting country roads, Kim knew her newly born daughters needed urgent medical support.
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40 years, two lifesaving rescues
Forty years ago, seriously injured Andrew Sutherland was flown from remote Wairarapa bush by Peter Button after his bulldozer somersaulted over a steep drop.
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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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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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Lily’s journey home
Our Air Ambulance Plane provided safe transport for Lily after open-heart surgery.
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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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Precious memories
Andrew got the chance to meet his grandchildren thanks to your support.
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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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Lincoln's Fight for Life
Like so many of our children and grandchildren, eleven-year-old Lincoln loves the beach. But in an instant, a fun day at the beach with mates turned into a terrifying ordeal. In his darkest hour Life Flight crew Bernie, Mike and Hannah were called upon.
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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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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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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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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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Alice’s rescue
Alice was winched from the Paraparaumu bush after a severe fall.
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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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