Rescuers Searching for Crashed Helicopter in Paekākāriki Hill Area Near Wellington

Two killed in chopper crash near Wellington

A man who discovered a body in "unrecognisable" wreckage of a crashed helicopter says he was checking for vital signs as a rescue chopper arrived.

Emergency services rush to helicopter crash in Paekākāriki Hill

Rescue crews are on their way to the scene north of Wellington.

Rescuers searching for crashed helicopter in Paekākāriki Hill area near Wellington

Emergency services are responding to a helicopter crash in the Paekākāriki Hill area. A police spokesperson said details on the incident are scarce. They...

Helicopter crash, Paekākāriki Hill area

Stock photo. 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