A whānau household memorial to NZSAS Lance Corporal Nik Kahotea. WorkSafe's investigation found the helicopter drifted up to a metre away from the roof when Lance Corporal Nik Kahotea fell to his death. NZSAS Lance Corporal Nik Kahotea with partner Dr Sophie Walker. NZSAS Lance Corporal Nik Kahotea was an expert handler of military working dogs. Lois Pamment holds the photograph she carries of her son, NZSAS soldier Lance Corporal Nik Kahotea.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 11, 2026 16:00 UTC