Alarm raised over shortcomings of Tairawhiti rescue helicopter - a podcast by RNZ
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Tairawhiti's rescue helicopter service is sounding the alarm that lives are at risk due to its inability to fly in low cloud. As early as last week, it had to abandon a potential rescue of people needing help. Eastland Helicopter Rescue Trust needs big bucks for a new chopper, and says it's becoming urgent with the region's roads continuing to crumble - leaving no other way out of some communities. Reporter Lauren Crimp has more.
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