NZ Herald Morning News Update | Wellington Water board chairman steps down, one dead in crash, more serious weather on way for eastern North Island. Sign in hereAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Climber airlifted to hospital after falling on Mount Brewster in Mount Aspiring National ParkA climber has been airlifted to hospital after injuring themselves in Mt Aspiring National Park. The Maritime New Zealand Rescue Co-ordination Centre (RCCNZ) said a personal locator beacon was activated at 3.25pm on Mt Brewster. “Our team established that two climbers had fallen, with one climber unable to walk due to their injuries.”A Lakes District Air Rescue Trust helicopter based in Queenstown was sent, along with a helicopter from Aspiring Helicopter with the Wānaka Alpine Cliff Rescue (ACR) team on board in case of a technical rescue.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 15, 2026 07:01 UTC