Radio communication with the two men confirmed they were okay.
The Rescue Coordination Centre was notified of the overdue vessel on Monday afternoon by the Tongan Police, and a request for assistance was made after a local search failed to locate the vessel.
An Air Force Orion covered an extensive search area of about 45,000 square kilometers yesterday but failed to find the vessel.
Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand has tasked another vessel near the area to assist the fisherman.
Families have been informed of the good news.
For further information contact:
RCCNZ Media Line
Phone 04 499 7318
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