An intensive care specialist has questioned the benefits of basing rescue helicopters at Whangārei Airport in Onerahi.
The criticism comes as Northern Rescue Helicopter (NRHL) seeks a permanent future in Onerahi, despite ongoing noise complaints from neighbours.
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