One person has died during a diving incident on Pourerere Beach in Central Hawke's Bay. Photo / File
A person has died while diving at Pourerere Beach in Central Hawke's Bay.
Police were called to Pourerere Beach about 8.50am on Friday.
A police spokeswoman said medical assistance was provided, but the person died at the scene.
Central Hawke's Bay District Council shared their "deep respect and sympathy" after the tragic death.
A council spokeswoman said the mana whenua placed a rahui from Pauanui Beach to Aramoana Beach for five days.
"Diving and collecting of kaimoana is prohibited during this time," she said.
The death will be referred to the coroner.
The circumstances around the death are being treated as unexplained.