
The boat was travelling from Akaroa to Kaikōura, when it got into trouble. Photo: NZ Police
Three people were airlifted to hospital early this morning after their boat got into trouble off the coast.
Police received a distress call at 11.09pm last night.
A spokesperson said an officer located the struggling boat about 2km offshore about 11.35pm.
The boaties were rescued 30 minutes later.

Photo: RNZ
All three boaties were taken to Christchurch Hospital.
The spokesperson said there was some fuel and debris on the beach, posing a risk to swimmers.
Two people from the boat remain in a serious condition in hospital.