Several windsurfers reported to be in trouble in the Wellington Harbour have been accounted for.
They had been taking part in a windsurfing event at Petone on Saturday morning, police said.
The police maritime unit, Coastguard and a rescue helicopter were all sent.
Police later said they had confirmed all the windsurfers reported to be in trouble were safe.
There are strong northerly winds in Wellington on Saturday.
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