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Body found in New Plymouth river, police appeal for information

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3:44pm
View of Waiwhakaiho river from Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (File image).

View of Waiwhakaiho river from Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (File image). (Source: istock.com)

A body has been found in the water at Waiwhakaiho River in New Plymouth this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Smart Road at around 12.30pm after the body was discovered by members of the public.

"Formal identification procedures are underway and the death will be referred to the Coroner," Inspector Brett Calkin said.

"Enquiries regarding the circumstances are ongoing."

Police have asked anyone with information to call 105.

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