Water search off Titahi Bay, Porirua

Search and rescue teams are searching off the coast of Titahi Bay after reports of a person missing in the water.

Shortly after 2.30pm Police received a report of a swimmer in distress in the water 100 meters off the coast north of the Titahi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club.

Initial searches in the area have not been able to locate any swimmer.

A search and rescue response including members of the Titahi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, Coastguard and a helicopter have been deployed.

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.