Police were called about midday Saturday, when a personal locator beacon was activated.

A helicopter carried a search and rescue team to the island - who found the man, reportedly from a party of nine.

Investigations continue - with Police talking to those in the area at the time.

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07 Jul: Wellington Police have revealed further details of serious injuries sustained by a young Hutt Valley baby

07 Jul: Investigations are ongoing, after a Queensland woman lost her arm in a lion attack, at a local zoo

07 Jul: A 35-year-old woman's been charged with arson, following a fire at Christchurch's Life Church in New Brighton

06 Jul: Two people appear to be critically injured and another has minor injuries after a crash on Northland's State Highway 1 this evening

06 Jul: Parts of State Highway Three are being cleared, after flooding and slips, in Taranaki

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