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Helicopter incident; no reported injuries
Police have been alerted to an incident on Mount Tarawera, near Rotorua, involving a helicopter.
Initial information indicates that a helicopter has made a heavy landing.
There are four people on board and it is understood that no one is injured.
The owner of the helicopter is making arrangements to collect the pilot and passengers.
Civil Aviation Authority has been informed and is investigating.
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