Child flown to hospital

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter flew a sick child to hospital this morning. Photo/File

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was called to an island in Tauranga Harbour to take a sick child to hospital.

Base manager and pilot Liam Brettkelly said the rescue helicopter was called to Rangiwaea Island at 7am this morning when a 10-year-old boy became unwell with a serious medical condition.

"He, along with his grandmother, were flown to Tauranga Hospital for treatment and because of the sudden onset of the medical condition."

The helicopter was used because of access difficulties to the island.