Firefighters, a rescue helicopter, and ambulance officers are taking part in the rescue efforts at Hahei Beach. (File photo) Photo: 123rf
A cliffside rescue is underway at Hahei Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula, with emergency services teams from several agencies working together to get people to safety.
People had become stuck on a cliff, and rescuers are working into Saturday night to try to reach them, and get them to firmer ground, a Fire and Emergency spokesperson said.
Firefighters were using lines rescue equipment.
St John told RNZ a rescue helicopter, an ambulance and a first response vehicle were called to the scene at 8pm Saturday.
They referred any other questions to police.
Hahei Beach is south east of Whitianga, and a popular Coromandel Peninsula summer holiday destination.
Emergency services were also working at a wildfire north of Whitianga, at Kūaotunu, lateon Saturday night.
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