While the nation has continued to lockdown at home under alert level 4, the life-saving work of rescue helicopters has been ongoing.
The rescue crews have been tasked to many and varied callouts for accidents, emergencies, and flights for patients with complex medical needs.
The TECT Rescue Helicopter responded to various medical events flying patients from Tauranga Hospital and Whakatāne Hospital to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
On August 20, a male in his 40s suffered head and abdominal injuries after a fall on a farm in Te Kaha. He was flown to Whakatāne Hospital.
On August 26, the helicopter also attended a medical event on Matakana Island. The patient was flown across to Tauranga Hospital.