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RNZ News
2 days ago
- RNZ News
One seriously injured after assault in Manukau city centre
Police at the scene of Monday's night incident. Photo: RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson One person has been seriously injured in an assault in the Manukau city centre. Emergency services are responding on Manukau Station Road after being alerted about 8.15pm this evening. The injured person has been taken to Middlemore Hospital. Police are working to locate those involved.
RNZ News
15-07-2025
- RNZ News
Man faces assault, theft and driving charges after Auckland motorway pursuit
Police say the offender drove the wrong way at Takanini. Photo: 123RF Police say a man is facing numerous charges after allegedly assaulting a man and stealing his vehicle, driving dangerously on Auckland's motorway network and causing several minor collisions. In a statement Inspector Dave Christoffersen said police began investigating on Tuesday afternoon after a man at a Māngere address was assaulted by a man who then stole his vehicle. That evening police sighted the vehicle on Mahia Road in Manurewa and the Police Eagle helicopter was deployed to the area, he said. Police then saw the vehicle heading towards Drury at high speed but were able to deploy road spikes as it slowed down and went back through Papakura, he said. Christoffersen said the offender entered the motorway network against the flow of traffic at Takanini. "With the tyres deflated, at one point he unsuccessfully attempted to take another person's vehicle, before continuing to drive dangerously against the flow of traffic." There were several minor collisions with members of the public, he said. Realising the danger to the public, police then used their vehicle to push the offender's vehicle clear of live lanes and back onto the off-ramp, he said. The man then fled on foot to a commercial yard and police were eventually able to enter the yard with a police dog and arrest the offender, he said. He sustained minor injuries as a result and was taken to Middlemore Hospital. Inspector Christoffersen said the man was under police guard ahead of a bedside court hearing on Wednesday. The 34-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, assault with a blunt instrument, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, burglary, reckless driving and failing to stop. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
09-07-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Dr Susan Parry on her stellar medical career
When Susan Parry was growing up in the 1960s, she was discouraged from becoming a doctor. She prevailed and went on to hold senior clinical roles including Head of Gastroenterology at Middlemore Hospital. She helped to establish the National Bowel Screening Programme. Earlier this year she became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to her chosen field. Dr Susan Parry talks to Kathryn Ryan about her proudest achievements and the importance of work-life balance. Dr Susan Parry ONZM Photo: SUPPLIED/Health New Zealand
Scoop
26-06-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Completes 58 Life-saving Missions In May
Press Release – Aerocool Rescue Helicopter The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 58 life-saving missions across the Coastal Bay of Plenty region throughout May. These missions included 26 inter-hospital transfers, three medical events, 10 rural/farm incidents, four motor vehicle accident, and 15 miscellaneous missions. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in remote locations such as Motiti Island, Matakana Island, Waiheke Island and Waihau Bay, to name a few. The month began with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Pongakawa for a male who sustained serious injuries following a significant fall (5 metres). The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 20 minutes before being airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment. In the early hours of Saturday morning, April 3, the Aeorcool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Wharepapa South to assist a male who was in serious condition. He was stabilised on scene for approximately 20 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. Later that day, the crew responded to three additional medical emergencies. One involved a male who had sustained injuries from a significant fall of approximately five metres. He was airlifted from Whakatane Hospital to Tauranga Hospital for further care. On May 10, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Omanawa to assist a woman in critical condition following a motor vehicle accident. She was stabilised on scene for approximately 40 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital. Two more missions were carried out that same day. One of them involved a male patient on Waiheke Island who had sustained injuries during a rugby-related incident. The patient was airlifted to Middlemore Hospital for further treatment. On May 11, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Waihau Bay for a male who had sustained serious injuries following a fall. He was stabilised and then transported to Whakatane Hospital for further treatment. On May 13, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a male who was suffering from a medical event. The patient was transported to Auckland City Hospital for further treatment. On May 15, the rescue helicopter flew to Matakana Island for a female who was experiencing a medical condition. The patient was flown to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment. On Monday evening, May 19th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Kawerau for a male who was in critical condition. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Tuesday afternoon, May 20th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter flew to Rotoma for a patient who was in serious condition. The patient was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital to receive further care. On Wednesday morning, May 21st, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Tauranga Hospital for a male who was experiencing a medical event and required a hospital transfer. The patient was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital for further treatment. On Friday afternoon, May 23rd, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Whakatane Hospital for a male who was experiencing a medical event. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On May 24, three critical missions were carried out. The first involved a woman suffering from a medical event who required urgent transport from Whakatāne Hospital to Tauranga Hospital. That afternoon, the rescue helicopter was dispatched to Te Ranga for a man who had sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident. He was stabilised on scene and airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment. Later that evening, theAerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Te Araroa to assist a woman in critical condition. She was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further care. On May 30, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter completed three missions. One involved a female who had sustained trauma injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was stabilised on scene at Port Waikato for approximately an hour before being airlifted to Auckland City Hospital for further treatment. The month concluded with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Te Kaha for a female who was suffering from a medical event. The patient was treated on scene for 30 minutes before being airlifted to Whakatane Hospital for further treatment. What if… you could save a life?
RNZ News
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Person critical,three others injured ater two-car crash in Karaka, South Auckland
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A person is in critical condition and three others have also been injured after a two-car crash on State Highway 22 around 2.25pm. Karaka Road is now closed between Blackbridge Road and the Glenbrook roundabout, with diversions in place north of the crash at the Karaka Road and Great South Road junction also. Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible. A spokesperson for St John confirmed four people had been taken to Middlemore Hospital - one in critical condition, two in serious condition and one with moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and will attend the scene. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
