A man has been transported to hospital following an incident in Pongakawa overnight.
Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown said police were called to Rotoehu Forest around 10:15pm.
She said a man was located in critical condition.
St John responded with two ambulances, two rapid response units, two managers, and one helicopter.
It said crews assessed and treated the critical patient who was airlifted to Rotorua hospital.
Enquiries are underway to determine what has happened.
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