Three dead after boat overturns near Manukau Habour bar

Emergency services on the scene at Little Huia.
Emergency services on the scene at Little Huia. Photo credit: Newshub

Three people are dead after an accident in the Manukau Harbour on Saturday afternoon.

Emergency services were notified around 4:40pm that a boat with four people on board had overturned at Manukau Heads, near the bar.

Police responded along with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Maritime NZ, Surf Lifesaving NZ, Coastguard and St John Ambulance.

Four people were found in the water but three of them passed away. The fourth person was flown to hospital in a serious condition.

Enquiries are ongoing.