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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    Police have closed access to Battle Hill Forest Park - as searches for a downed helicopter continue north of Wellington

    Police have closed access to Battle Hill Forest Park - as searches for a downed helicopter continue north of Wellington


    An automated alert signalled a crash near Paekakariki Hill Road at 7.30am.

    The search area is believed to be in densely packed bush, with no confirmation of numbers onboard

    MP for Otaki and ex-Air Force helicopter pilot, Tim Costley, says there's a wide range of possible causes, and his thoughts are with those involved.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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