A car has gone into the Waimapu Estuary off Fraser St, Tauranga.
A police media spokeswoman said police received reports of a car going into the estuary shortly before 5.30pm.
The male driver of the car was the solo occupant, the spokeswoman said.
"Ambulance is in attendance but there are no details of any injuries as yet," she said.
A tow truck had been called to the scene.