Sudden death at Moturiki Island

Moturiki Island. Photo / NZME

Police have been called to a sudden death on Moturiki Island.

A police spokeswoman said police were called to the scene around 2:45pm Monday.

"At this stage it is unclear the circumstances of the death but it is not currently being treated as suspicious.

"The person was taken from the island about 5:15pm. Ambulance and fire also attended," the spokeswoman said.

The northern end of Moturiki Island was cordoned off for a time.