Mission Log
March 24, 2026, 13:30
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to Hangaroa for a medical event. Following assessment and treatment by the on-board critical care flight paramedic, the patient was transported to Gisborne Hospital in a stable condition.
March 24, 2026, 07:30
A response was made to Ruatoria for a medical event. The patient was assessed and treated by the on-board critical care flight paramedic before being flown to Gisborne Hospital in a stable condition.
March 20, 2026, 19:00
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to Matawai for a Police search tasking. The crew assisted Police at the scene. No patient transport was required.
March 14, 2026, 12:00
A medical response was completed to Tikitiki. Following assessment and treatment, the patient was transported to Gisborne Hospital in a stable condition.
March 6, 2026, 20:00
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to Te Araroa for a medical event. The patient was initially treated by St John personnel before being handed into the care of the on-board critical care flight paramedic. Following further assessment and treatment, the patient was transported to Gisborne Hospital in a stable condition.
March 5, 2026, 10:00
A response was made in Gisborne for a serious medical event. The patient was initially treated by St John personnel and transported to the helicopter base, where care was handed over to the on-board critical care flight paramedic. The patient was further stabilised before being flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition for ongoing treatment.
March 4, 2026, 20:40
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to Manutuke for a Police search tasking. The crew assisted Gisborne Police in the search for a missing vulnerable person using night vision goggles and thermal imaging. The individual was located safe and well, and the search was successfully concluded. No patient transport was required.
February 27, 2026, 10:30
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to Te Puia Springs Hospital for a medical event. The patient did not require helicopter transport and remained in the care of local midwives following an uncomplicated birth.
February 26, 2026, 11:00
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter completed an inter-hospital transfer from Gisborne Hospital to Waikato Hospital. The patient was assessed and treated by the on-board critical care flight paramedic and transported in a stable condition.
February 20, 2026, 19:50
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to Tikitiki for a trauma incident. After assessment and treatment at the scene, the patient was transported to Gisborne Hospital in a stable condition.
February 19, 2026, 22:20
A response was made to Mahia for a medical event. The patient was assessed, treated, and stabilised by the on-board critical care flight paramedic before being flown to Gisborne Hospital in a serious condition. Thank you to St John colleagues in Mahia for their initial management and care prior to our arrival.
February 19, 2026, 14:00
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to Tikitiki for a medical event. Following assessment and treatment, the patient was transported to Gisborne Hospital in a stable condition.
February 15, 2026, 14:00
A medical response was completed to Ruatoria. The patient was assessed and treated by the on-board critical care flight paramedic before being flown to Gisborne Hospital in a serious condition.
February 8, 2026, 08:43
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to Hicks Bay for a medical event. Two patients were handed into our care by St John personnel and Nurse Practitioners who have been supporting the community since the flooding. Both patients were assessed, treated, and stabilised by the on-board critical care flight paramedic before being transported to Gisborne Hospital in a stable condition. Thank you to the local teams for their ongoing dedication and care while awaiting our arrival.
February 7, 2026, 23:20
A response was made to Tikitiki for a trauma incident. Following assessment and treatment by the on-board critical care flight paramedic, the patient was flown to Gisborne Hospital in a stable condition.
February 6, 2026, 10:30
The Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter responded to Tokomaru Bay for a medical event. The on-board critical care flight paramedic assessed and treated the patient before transporting them in a critical condition to Tauranga Hospital.
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