A man has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition following an incident in Pongakawa overnight.
Police said they were called to Rotoehu Forest in Bay of Plenty about 10.15pm, where the man was found critically injured.
Hato Hone St John said it was notified of an incident in Pongakawa at 10.11pm and responded with two ambulances, two rapid response units, two managers and a helicopter.
Crews assessed and treated one patient, who was airlifted to Rotorua Hospital in a critical condition.
Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown said inquiries were underway to determine what had occurred.
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No Wonder
Posted on 02-08-2026 21:33 | By Yadick
Hato Hone St John said it . . . responded with two ambulances, two rapid response units, two managers and a helicopter.
For only ONE patient. No wonder they're always crying poverty.
And that will all be on ACC.
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