Two boats collided in the water between Paihia and Russell, in the Bay of Islands, around noon today, police confirmed.
At least one person has been injured, a police spokesperson said, and officers are 鈥渕onitoring鈥 the incident.
Hato Hone St John sent one ambulance and one rapid response unit to the scene. A rescue helicopter was also dispatched.
A St John spokesperson confirmed ambulance officers treated one person in a critical condition who was being airlifted to Middlemore Hospital.
Photos from the scene show one of the boats involved - which was badly damaged - was a small ferry.
No further information is currently available, police said.
A Maritime NZ spokesperson said they were aware of the incident and staff were on their way to the scene.
More to come.
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