A body has been found near Waerenga/Mission Bay, at Lake Rotorua today.
In a statement, police said they were notified shortly before midday by a member of the public.
"Until we have completed the formal identification process we will be unable to confirm the identity of the body," the statement said.
Earlier today, police cars could be seen on Hamurana Rd on the northern edge of Lake Rotorua.
Officers were standing at Waerenga/Mission Bay looking towards the lake edge.
