A search and rescue operation in the Eastern District brought home a woman and her three children after they encountered difficulties while hiking over the weekend.

Around 5.45pm on Sunday, the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) received a notification from a satellite emergency notification device (SEND), similar to a personal locator beacon (PLB), from within Kaweka Forest Park.

RCCNZ coordinated an operation to find them, supported by Police Search and Rescue (SAR), and Land, Search and Rescue (LandSAR) Hawke’s Bay.

Emergency services are in attendance at an incident at Baldwin Ave train station in Mt Albert.

The incident was reported at 3.28pm.

There is no ongoing risk, but Police ask the public to avoid the station at this time.

ENDS.

Jarred Williamson/NZ Police