UPDATED 6.05PM: Two people are dead and three others in hospital after a boating accident in the Manukau Harbour on Auckland's West Coast.
Police and the Westpac Rescue helicopter were called around 3.30 this afternoon, after the five metre boat was swamped while crossing the Manukau Bar.
It's believed the victims were in the water for about two hours before they were spotted by a passing boat.
The three people still alive were taken to Whatipu Beach, where they were treated by paramedics before being flown to hospital for further checks.
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