A body has been recovered during the second day of a search for a missing kayaker at Waihi Beach.

While formal identification of the body is ongoing, Police believe it to be the body of the missing man, who was last seen yesterday.

The man, and kayak, were brought to shore with the help of the Royal New Zealand Navy and Coastguard Whangamata just before 3pm.

The search, which began at approximately 5.40 last night, ran through the evening and included assistance from the Police Eagle Helicopter.

Police have reunited a stolen bike with its owner and are now looking to return 29 other bikes recovered during the investigation.

In August, Police received a report of a Giant mountain bike valued at more than $9,000 being stolen from central Auckland.

Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Steve Albrey says information from the victim led Police to an address in Flat Bush. 

“Late last week, Counties Manukau East Area Prevention staff executed a search warrant at a residential address on Arranmore Drive.