A boat with 5 POB reported at the Vents ( South of White Is ) with a fuel problem and requested assistance. The call was heard by another boat who offered to help. The stricken vessel was taken in tow to 12nm North of Whakatane where Whakatane Rescue II, which had been launched, took the tow and brought the boat safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan.