The body of a male has been recovered from the sea off Waihi Beach, near Tauranga.
At about 7pm police were called to an area north of the beach.
A boat from the Waihi Beach Surf Club found the body floating about 200 metres offshore from Homunga Bay, and took it back to Waihi Beach.
Police said enquires were under way to identify the male and the circumstances surrounding his death.
