A body believed to be that of missing teenager Leka Pasiaka, who was swept away at Whatipu Beach, has been found.
Police said this morning the body was recovered north of Piha Beach after it was spotted by the Eagle police helicopter last night.
Teen Leka Pasiaka, 16, was swept out to sea about 1.30pm on December 29.
"At this stage, police believe it to be the 16-year-old swimming reported missing from Whatipu Beach on December 29, 2018,'' Inspector Gerry Whitley said.