Person missing in the water at Karioitahi Beach, four rescued

Karioitahi Beach.

A search effort is underway for a person missing following a water-related incident at a beach southwest of Auckland this evening.

Police were called to Karioitahi Beach around 6.30pm after they were alerted to five people in distress in the water.

"Four people have since exited the water safely," Acting Inspector Kuhrt Wieneke said.

One person was in a serious but stable condition, while three others were in a minor condition.

Wieneke said one person was missing.

"Police are working with partner agencies to search for the fifth person," he said.

A St John spokesperson confirmed to 1News it had responded to the incident.

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