All four people on board the helicopter were injured - three seriously and one moderately - after it crashed at Terrace Downs Resort in Windwhistle, 80 kilometres west of Christchurch, about 3pm. Terrace Downs Resort press officer Louise Paul said a bride and groom planning to marry at the resort today were on the helicopter when it crashed, along with the pilot and one other person. According to its website, Terrace Downs Resort, next to the Rakaia River is a "premier destination for weddings, corporate events and luxury getaways". "In the shadow of the majestic Southern Alps, Terrace Downs Resort lies in the heart of the picturesque Canterbury region. Bride and groom can arrive by horseback, golf cart or helicopter, according to the website.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 12, 2021 05:37 UTC