Search for body on Muriwai Beach

Muriwai Beach. Photo supplied

Police are searching for a body on Muriwai Beach, 45km west of downtown Auckland, after it was reported found by a member of the public.

Police began their search after a member of the public told police they had seen a body on the beach about 9am, northern police communications shift inspector Kerry Watson said.

A helicopter was being used in the search, Mr Watson said.

"We are just having difficulty finding exactly where they are," he said.

- NZPA