A man is in a critical condition after being run over by a tractor on a rural property near Auckland.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Hunua yesterday.
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The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust said the man, in his 70s, was flown to Auckland Hospital.
In a statement, police said the man was riding a tractor when it appeared the tractor had run over him.
He is now in a stable condition in hospital it said, and police were investigating.
A WorkSafe spokesperson said it was notified of an incident in Hunua yesterday following an incident involving a tractor.
"We are making initial inquiries to establish what our next steps will be."
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