A search is expected to resume this morning at a Northland beach for a missing swimmer presumed drowned.
Alexy Ivanov, a 34-year-old from Auckland, went missing at Uretiti Beach on Wednesday
He was last seen entering the water about 5pm.
Department of Conservation staff at a campground alerted police after noticing his clothing and car had not been touched in an hour.
The search of the area has included a helicopter, quad bikes and a 4WD vehicle.