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![A parent's worst nightmare: Toddler tips hot oil on himself](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
A parent's worst nightmare: Toddler tips hot oil on himself
Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter got them to hospital, fast. Here's what happened first.
![Man in 50s seriously injured in bull attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Man in 50s seriously injured in bull attack
The man was flown to Whangārei Base Hospital in a serious condition.
![Baby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Baby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's work
The Herald takes you behind the scenes of a team who saved hundreds of lives this year.
![Record year: Auckland's rescue helicopter crews busier in 2021 than in past 50 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Record year: Auckland's rescue helicopter crews busier in 2021 than in past 50 years
It's been a busy Christmas period for the crews of Auckland's rescue helicopters.
![Flying fox incident leaves woman critically injured](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Flying fox incident leaves woman critically injured
The accident happened around 7pm last night.
!['We're supposed to be strong': First responders open up about mental health](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'We're supposed to be strong': First responders open up about mental health
Former and current first responders support the establishment of a homestead retreat.
![Fisherman rescued from 8m cliff after getting swept off rocks at Raglan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fisherman rescued from 8m cliff after getting swept off rocks at Raglan
The man had been swept off rocks while fishing but was eventually rescued.
![Demand for doctors in helicopters at all-time high](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Demand for doctors in helicopters at all-time high
Dr Alana Harper reflects on 10 years of the service.
![Watch: Teen seriously hurt after falling down beach cliff-face](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Watch: Teen seriously hurt after falling down beach cliff-face
The boy had to be winched into a chopper after falling and landing on a precarious ledge.
![Paraglider seriously injured after 'hard landing' at Muriwai beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Paraglider seriously injured after 'hard landing' at Muriwai beach
Due to the seriousness of the man's injuries he was airlifted to Auckland Hospital.
![Group of adults and kids rescued after boat nose dives crossing Manukau Bar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Group of adults and kids rescued after boat nose dives crossing Manukau Bar
Boaties got into trouble after their boat hit notorious bar.
!['How am I going to tell his children he's dead?'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'How am I going to tell his children he's dead?'
Life-saving nurse, still carrying injury from earlier CPR effort, almost turned back.
![Dramatic image of Manukau Harbour rescue, four saved from sinking boat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Dramatic image of Manukau Harbour rescue, four saved from sinking boat
Sinking boaties have been saved by recreational fishers on Manukau Harbour.
![Fishermen left clinging to chilly bin saved in second water rescue near Thames in a week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fishermen left clinging to chilly bin saved in second water rescue near Thames in a week
Police urge boaties to show care after second dramatic water rescue this week.
!['Catastrophic loss': Well-known businessman dies in accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Catastrophic loss': Well-known businessman dies in accident
Graeme Rutherford generously supported schools and his local bowling club.
![Driver hurt in high-speed racetrack crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Driver hurt in high-speed racetrack crash
The man was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition after the crash.
![Teen swimmers rescued: Lifesavers' hectic New Year on Auckland beaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Teen swimmers rescued: Lifesavers' hectic New Year on Auckland beaches
It was a busy start to 2021 for lifesavers patrolling popular beaches around Auckland.
![Two flown to hospital after crash on Kaipara Coast Highway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Two flown to hospital after crash on Kaipara Coast Highway
Emergency services were called to the scene about 1pm today.
!['It was a normal delivery, apart from being in a helicopter' - Baby born in chopper](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'It was a normal delivery, apart from being in a helicopter' - Baby born in chopper
The 8-minute journey from Waiheke to Auckland City Hospital was too long.
![Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Ferocious weather first claimed their life raft, and then their yacht. This is how three Kiwi sailors survived
Help came from above, and just in time.
![Fisherman missing after falling into water near Auckland beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fisherman missing after falling into water near Auckland beach
A police Eagle helicopter was unable to find this fisherman this afternoon.