Snorkeller reported missing off Kaikōura coast

A search is underway for a person who went missing while snorkelling in Kaikōura on the east coast of the South Island.

A search is underway for a person who went missing while snorkelling in Kaikōura on the east coast of the South Island.

A police spokesperson said they were alerted around 4:50pm when the person was reported unaccounted for 30 minutes.

A search for the person began soon after, assisted by Coastguard volunteers and a helicopter.

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