A teenager has suffered serious injuries after crashing his bike in Rotorua.
The BayTrust Rescue Helicopter responded to the incident at the Whakarewarewa Mountain Bike Park just after midday today.
A 17-year-old male had serious injuries after crashing his bike. He was found by another rider who raised the alarm.
He was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Philips Search and Rescue Trust (PSRT) is a charitable organisation, operating rescue helicopters throughout the Central North Island.