A kayaker that got into trouble near Huka Falls has been pulled out of the Waikato River by a rescue helicopter.
A police spokeswoman said the woman was kayaking in the rapids above Huka Falls, near Taupo, when she fell out and made it to a nearby rock.
Police were called to the scene at 11.50am.
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was called around 12.45pm and rescued the woman off the rock using a long line and basket.
![A stranded kayaker is rescued from rocks near Huka Falls. Photo/ Greenlea Rescue Helicopter](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DMCNL4ADQWIMHDSGDDMUAVSNOM.jpg?auth=619511f9873b3513efdecce39bc6cdcf88b5972a7e413a6cbe5b0acf8462e642&width=16&height=25&quality=70&smart=true)