Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

A water and shoreline search is under way for an elderly man who went missing in Northland’s Onerahi.

In a statement, police said the 83-year-old has not been seen since Saturday.

Police said he typically went for a daily swim in the Whangārei Harbour and wears a wet suit and pink swim cap.

Police, Coastguard and Surf Life Saving New Zealand are now out looking for him.

“If you have seen anything, or have any information that could help our search, please update us online now or call 105.

“Please use the reference number 241021/1742.”