Source: Radio New Zealand
Cape Reinga looking south to Tapotupotu and Spirits Bay. RNZ / Lois Williams
Police are continuing to search for a fisherman who was swept off the rocks at Tapotupotu Bay, near Cape Reinga.
Emergency services were called after report of the man being swept away while fishing in a remote location with friends on Sunday afternoon.
Detective Sergeant Paul Overton said Auckland Westpac rescue helicopter was dispatched immediately.
He said police crews, search and rescue, coastguard air patrol, customs, Surf Lifesaving and the Northern Rescue Helicopter were searching the area into the night.
Crews have resumed the search on Monday morning.
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