A kayaker had to be rescued from Huka Falls this morning after being stranded on a rock as a torrent of white water trapped her in a precarious position.
The dramatic scenes at the popular tourist spot attracted a crowd with onlookers concerned for the safety of the female kayaker.
Police were called to the scene near Taupo at 11.50am. The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was required to rescue the woman at around 12.45pm.
Eyewitness Rosie Cronin said that she was worried that the woman might fall into the powerful flow of water.