A man has drowned at the southern end of Lake Taupo.
Emergency services were at the scene of a reported drowning on Prince of Wales Drive, Tokaanu, near Turangi.
Prince of Wales Drive runs along the edge of Lake Taupo's Waihi Bay.
A police media spokeswoman said police were called about 8.55am and confirmed the man drowned in the lake.
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
