A search is underway for a person who went missing while snorkelling in Kaikōura.
A police spokesperson said they were alerted just before 5pm when the person was reported unaccounted for, for 30 minutes.
A search for the person began soon after, assisted by Coastguard volunteers and a helicopter.
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