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Search and rescue teams and helicopters were kept busy around Wānaka yesterday, working three operations to retrieve injured people from mountains,. ....
Meet Chopper : Baby born 11 weeks premature in rescue helicopter Kora Lord was born onboard the Otago Rescue Helicopter. Photos / Supplied Meet Chopper : Baby born 11 weeks premature in rescue helicopter Sun, 17 Jan 2021, 9:49AM She s already been given the nickname Chopper because of the unique way she entered the world. Kora Lord was born 11 weeks early in a helicopter while her parents were on their babymoon . Christchurch couple Krysta and Marcus Lord were in the tiny settlement of Te Anau, Southland, where her parents live, for Christmas and to enjoy a break before their first child was due on March 10. But Kora had other plans. ....