Man dead after swimming at Mangawhai Heads, north of Auckland

The incident happened at Mangawhai Beach this afternoon. Image / Google Maps

A man has died after swimming at Mangawhai Beach this morning.

Police and St John ambulance rushed to Mangawhai Beach around 11.30am after reports a man was found unresponsive by members of the public.

Attempts at CPR were unsuccessful, a police spokeswoman said.

Witnesses reported seeing lifeguards on the beach performing first aid on a person.

Surf Life Saving Northern Region spokesman Ron Murray confirmed an incident had occurred at the beach today.

"Lifeguards retrieved a person from the water and were attempting to resuscitate them."

Another northern region spokesman, Ben Julian, said lifeguards received reports of someone unresponsive in the water.

"Seven lifeguards responded and retrieved a male patient from the water. Lifeguards performed CPR and an AED [Automated External Defibrillator].

"Lifeguard efforts were supported by Fire and Emergency and St John."

The police spokeswoman said the man's death was not being treated as suspicious, and would be referred to the Coroner.