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Survivor recalls hours trapped under a tractor
Lying trapped and alone under his tractor Mangakino farmer Peter (Rupert) Pembroke thought ‘maybe this is it”.
Sheep dogs to the rescue
Taupō is getting set to host one of the biggest sheep dog trial events ever seen in New Zealand with a record-breaking 300-plus entries.
Busy month for Greenlea Rescue
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter carried out 30 life-saving missions across the Central Plateau and Lakes region in April.
New rescue chopper on show
Hundreds turned out to the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter open day at its base at Taupō Airport on Sunday to see the new H145 helicopter, take part in activities and chat with representatives from emergency services on site.
Winch appeal hauls in the cash
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter team is less than $25,000 away from its ambitious $616,071 fundraising goal, for a new winch.
Twelve injured in two-vehicle crash
Police are responding to a serious accident on SH5 between Taupō and Napier.
Busy start for rescue chopper
It’s been a busy start to the year for the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter.
Big day out for emergency services
Emergency Services Day returned to Taupō this weekend.
What’s on in Taupō and Tūrangi
Here’s a few events on in the district over the next week or two.
Couple share rescue stories
Hosts of this weekend’s Whakaipo Lodge Summer Concert have more reasons than most to support the Greenlea Rescue helicopter.
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