Two people were rescued by emergency services after the boat they were in capsized at the Little Waihi Bar at Maketu in the Western Bay of Plenty this afternoon.
Police, Coastguard, Maketu Fire and Midlands Ambulance assisted in the rescue, Inspector Scott Webb, of the police northern communications centre, said.
A rescue helicopter was placed on standby but was not needed.
No further details were immediately available.
- NZPA
Two rescued after boat capsizes
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