Search underway for missing diver near Titahi Bay beach, Porirua

A search is underway near Titahi Bay beach for an overdue diver who failed to return home last night.

Police were notified around 11 o'clock last night, after the 49 year old man had not made any contact with his wife for several hours.

Officer in charge of the search, Inspector Mike Wright says a search got underway at first light, around 5:30am this morning.

"We're searching an area from Rocky Point in the south, to Pukerua Bay in the north and out to Mana Island."

He says Police are being assisted in a shoreline search by Land Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers. On the water, Police launch Lady Elizabeth IV is being assisted by the Mana Coastguard and two other Kapiti Coastguard vessels.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is also involved in an aerial search.

Police are urging boaties in the area this morning to be vigilant and report any information as soon as possible on (04) 381 2000.