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A light plane has crashed in the Urewera Ranges.
The Cesna 152 was reported missing just after 5pm and was discovered a short time later in bush near Lake Waikaremoana.
The Herald understands one person died in the crash and another was injured.
Police, ambulances and fire crew are heading to the area.
Northern fire communications shift manager Tony McDonald said an aviation student walked away from the crash to get help.
- NZ HERALD STAFF