Police have recovered a body from the Wairoa River in Northland in the search for a missing 22-year-old from Dargaville.
Detective Senior Sergeant Shane Pilmer said police and teams were searching for missing man Saxzin Steedman who hadn't been seen since June 30.
"Police Search and Rescue and Land SAR teams were today conducting extensive searches, focusing around the Northern Wairoa Bridge and located a body on the western side of the bridge at about 12.15pm.
"While formal identification is still underway, police believe the body is that of the missing 22-year-old."
Police have extended their sincere condolences to the man's whānau, and family members are being supported.
"Police would like to thank all those who assisted in the search efforts and for the information provided by the public."
The man’s death has been referred to the Coroner.
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