The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter carried out 64 life-saving missions within the Waikato, King Country, Coromandel, and surrounding regions during the month of October. These missions included 37 inter-hospital transfers, 7 medical events, 6 rural/farm incidents, 3 motor vehicle accidents, and 11 miscellaneous missions. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was most often seen at Thames Hospital with 11 inter-hospital transfers, Taumarunui Hospital with 7 inter-hospital transfers and Rotorua Hospital with 7 inter-hospital transfers. In addition, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew were spotted in Pirongia, Turoa Ski Field, and Waihi for missions involving motor vehicle accidents, medical events and accident-related incidents. The crew were also seen in other remote and challenging locations to provide life-saving care in time critical situations.

The Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter had a busy month in October, with a total of 35 life-saving missions carried out across the Manawatu and Whanganui regions. The rescue helicopter crew responded to a wide range of emergency situations, including 16 inter-hospital transfers, 8 medical emergencies, 2 rural or farm-related incidents, 6 motor vehicle accidents, and 3 miscellaneous missions. Notably, the crew's hotspot was Palmerston North Hospital, where they carried out 14 inter-hospital transfers throughout the month. Additionally, the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter crew were required in areas such as Pohangina Valley, Marton and many other remote and challenging locations to provide life-saving care in time critical situations.