A search is currently underway along the shoreline of South Taranaki after a report of a man going into the water.
Police were called about 11.15am when the man went into the water from the rocks near Waiinu Beach.
A helicopter, Coastguard, Surf Lifesaving and Police Search and Rescue are working to try and locate the man.
Further information will be provided when it is available.
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Issued by Police Media Centre