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Hiker airlifted from Taranaki Maunga after icy fall

A hiker was winched from The Puffer track on Taranaki Maunga and airlifted to hospital after falling in icy conditions.

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A hiker was injured after falling on The Puffer track on Taranaki Maunga in icy conditions. Emergency services winched the injured person from the mountain and flew them to Taranaki Base Hospital.

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Hiker airlifted from Taranaki Maunga after fall in icy conditions

The injured hiker was winched from The Puffer track and flown to Taranaki Base Hospital.

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