Two 15 year olds have been found after they went missing yesterday on a hunting trip in Raukumara Forest Park on the North Island's East Coast.
The hunters were reported overdue from their day trip at 11.10am.
They were found by a Land Search and Rescue teach around midday today following an extensive search, police said.
The teens were winched from the bush by a NZDF helicopter and are being assessed by medical staff but appear uninjured.
Police have reminded people to prepare for any eventuality when venturing on such a trip.
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"NZ conditions and terrain can be unforgiving, and it pays to always have the necessary clothing and equipment to spend a night in the bush regardless of your intentions," a police spokesperson said.
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