The Rotorua-based Bay Trust Rescue helicopter was called out to a medical emergency around midday.

A helicopter was dispatched to a remote location at Lake Tarawera after a 67-year-old hunter became ill and was in need of immediate medical attention.

An advanced paramedic was then winched down with equipment, so the hunter could make his was to a nearby boat to travel to a location where the helicopter could land.

He was then transported to Rotorua Hospital for further assessment.