UPDATE: Helicopter crash, Kaikoura District

Police can now confirm that six people were on board a helicopter that crashed near the Kekerengu Rivermouth this afternoon - a pilot and five passengers.

Police are working with other emergency services at the scene and will provide information on injuries as soon as we are able to.

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