28 Dec 2018

Woman freed from underneath tractor in Hauraki Gulf

3:53 pm on 28 December 2018

A woman has been rescued after being trapped under a tractor on an island in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.

Fire and Emergency said two crews were sent by helicopter to Motuihe Island at about lunchtime.

Hydraulic equipment was used to free the woman.

The woman is being looked after by ambulance and rescue helicopter staff.