A search and rescue operation is underway after a man was swept off the rocks at Union Bay, Karekare, earlier today.
Emergency services were alerted about 10.15am to the incident where a man fishing on the rocks had been swept out to sea.
Police immediately deployed along with Coastguard and Surf Lifesaving New Zealand.
The man has not been located.
Further searches will be carried out at low tide this afternoon.
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Issued by Police Media Centre