Overdue diver, Karaka Bay

A search is currently underway in the Karaka Bay, Wellington area after a diver has been reported overdue this afternoon.

Police were called about 6pm after they failed to return after free-diving.

Police staff including the Maritime Unit and Police National Dive Squad, as well as Coastguard, Surf Lifesaving and a helicopter have been deployed to search the wider area.

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