A woman has drowned after getting into trouble at a remote Northland beach this afternoon.

A police spokesperson said they were called to Waimamaku Beach in the Far North District about 1.20pm after reports of a water-related incident.

“The woman was recovered from the water and brought to shore where CPR was performed,” police said.

“Sadly, she was unable to be revived.”

The woman’s death would be referred to the Coroner.