Below you will find a summary of our recent missions. Our life-saving services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and are completely free of charge to everyone in Hawke's Bay. For more information about our work please contact the Fundraising Team on 06 878 1630 or email mfm@hbhrt.org.nz
9 years ago - The rescue helicopter was tasked to a Farm at Ashley Clinton where a 45 year old male was cutting fire wood with a log splitter and suffered a deep laceration to his finger. He was transported to Hawke's Bay Regional Hospital for further treatment.
9 years ago - The rescue helicopter was responded to a car accident on a rural road at Waipukarau where a 20 year old male sustained back and head injuries after he was ejected from the car as it crashed through a fence into a paddock. He was transported to Hawke's Bay Regional Hospital for further treatment.
9 years ago - Transported a male patient, with cardiac problems from Hawke’s Bay Regional Hospital to Wellington Hospital.
9 years ago - Transported a male patient, suffering from a brain bleed from Hawke’s Bay Regional Hospital to Wellington Hospital.
9 years ago - Transported a female patient, suffering from serious cardiac complications from Hawke’s Bay Hospital to Wellington Hospital, for further treatment and care.
9 years ago - Responded to an activation of a Personal Locator Beacon near Willowflat and the Mohaka River. A group of four was located, after using the direction finding equipment in the helicopter to locate their position. It appeared two young boys aged five and seven had suffered lower leg injuries after dismounting from an all-terrain vehicle. Both boys and their father were airlifted to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
9 years ago - Transported a five-month-old baby boy suffering from a respiratory condition from Wairoa Hospital to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
9 years ago - Tasked by Rescue Coordination Centre to investigate an activation of a Personal Locator Beacon in the Te Hoe Valley. The hunting party was found however it transpired the activation had been accidental and all members of the party were safe and well. .
9 years ago - Transported a newborn baby boy from Wairoa Hospital to be admitted to the Special Care Baby Unit, at Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
9 years ago - Transported a male patient from Wairoa Hospital, who was involved in a motor vehicle accident earlier in the day. He sustained spinal and head injuries during the accident and was flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital for further treatment.