The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Saga
 

I can foresee a few flaws in the CAAs argument in regards to safety on this decision. There would need to be a damned good statistical basis for me to believe the risk posed by air rescue helicopters was greater to those on the ground than the benefits of fast response air rescue.

Linky to story here: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3737...may-cost-lives