A woman has died on a beach in Mangawhai Heads after suffering a medical event near the water.
Emergency services attempted to revive the woman on the beach near Mangawhai Heads Rd shortly before 4.30pm.
Police and St John staff tended to the 30-year-old, but she died at the scene.
"Police extends condolences to the woman's family.
"Police are making inquiries in relation to the death on behalf of the Coroner, who will release their findings in due course."