Source: New Zealand Police
A body was recovered from Waiwhakaiho River in New Plymouth this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Smart Road at about 12.30pm after the body was discovered in the water by members of the public.
Formal identification procedures are underway and the death will be referred to the Coroner. Enquiries regarding the circumstances are ongoing.
Anyone with information in relation to the matter is asked to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz or call 105, referencing P068186097.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/11/07/body-recovered-from-waiwhakaiho-river-in-new-plymouth/