Source: New Zealand Police
A body has been located in the water near Lawyers Head, Dunedin today.
Police were called to John Wilson Ocean Drive at around 3:20pm after a member of the public discovered the body.
The body has since been recovered, and a formal identification process is underway.
The road was cordoned off for a time while the body was recovered, but has since reopened.
The public may see an increased Police presence in the area while enquiries continue.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/08/17/body-located-dunedin/