Child airlifted to hospital after becoming unwell at Northland school

Wednesday 29 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 29 Oct 2025, 11:43am

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A child was flown to Starship Hospital in a critical condition after becoming acutely unwell at Kaikohe East School on Tuesday. Hato Hone St John responded to the Northland primary school with an ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, and a rescue helicopter.

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1. RNZWed 29 Oct 2025, 10:38am

   Critically ill child airlifted from Northland school (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 29 Oct 2025, 10:58am

   Boy airlifted from Northland’s Kaikohe School to Starship Hospital (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 29 Oct 2025, 11:43am

   Critically ill child airlifted to hospital (opens in new tab)