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Helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area

Helicopter crash Paekakariki Hill
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Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area.

Police were notified at 7.30am via activation of an automated crash alert.

Maritime NZ’s Rescue Coordination Centre is coordinating the search efforts.

At this stage there is no further information available but an update will be provided as soon as police are able.

Image credit: Adrian Kusznirewicz

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