Three injured after helicopter crashes near Matatā

Sunday 27 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 27 Jul 2025, 4:47pm

In this story Hato Hone St John, Tauranga Hospital, Whakatāne Hospital

Emergency services responded to a helicopter crash on a rural property near Bennett Road in Matatā on Sunday afternoon. Three people were treated for injuries, including one person in serious condition who was airlifted to Tauranga hospital. Two other patients were reported to be in moderate condition.

How they headlined it

4:03pm

1. StuffSun 27 Jul 2025, 4:03pm

   Emergency services respond to aircraft crash in Whakatāne District (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 27 Jul 2025, 4:17pm

   Helicopter crashes near Matatā, Bay of Plenty, three people injured (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSun 27 Jul 2025, 4:28pm

   One in serious condition after helicopter crash in Bay of Plenty (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSun 27 Jul 2025, 4:47pm

   Emergency services responding to helicopter crash in Bay of Plenty (opens in new tab)