Police are involved in a rescue operation off North Cape following a report of a vessel in distress late yesterday (Sunday) evening.
The operation is being led by the Rescue Coordination Centre.
Police Search and Rescue are assisting with a land search based at Te Pua, in the Far North.
A number of people are currently unaccounted for.
Further information will be provided when available.
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