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Body found at popular Auckland beach

September 1, 2019
Muriwai Beach rocks.

Muriwai Beach rocks. (Source: 1 NEWS)

A body has been sighted at Auckland's Muriwai Beach this morning.

A police spokesperson told 1 NEWS the body was seen in the water near Waitea Rd after a member of the public notified them just before 9:30am.

Police said the circumstances of the incident are not yet clear.

St John and local lifesavers supported the recovery.

Police also confirmed this afternoon a person was pulled from the water at Coopers Beach in Northland and are being transported to Kaitaia Hospital. No condition on the person was given.

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