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The pilot of a helicopter that crashed has sustained moderate injuries while carrying out agricultural work on the Mahia Peninsula in Hawke’s Bay.

Emergency services received reports about the crash by a member of the public at around 6:26 am this morning.

Uninjured, the pilot was transported by the Hastings Rescue Helicopter to Gisborne Hospital.

Police reported the crash happened off the Mahia East Coast Road.

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