A person has died today after getting into difficulty while swimming in Bream Bay, near Waipu in Northland.
Police said the body of the missing swimmer was located in the water about midday.
Police were advised at 10.10am that a person had gotten into difficulty while swimming in the bay.
Police Search and Rescue, Coastguard, a rescue helicopter and Ruakaka Surf Club lifeguards took part in the search operation.
Bream Bay is a popular coastline for swimmers, surfers and fishermen, north of the holiday spot of Waipu, a small town about 40km south of Whangarei.
A local Kaumatua will attend to bless the scene.
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
