The body of a man was found by a member of the public on Whangamatā Beach this morning, Police confirmed.
While the formal identification has not been completed at this stage, Police believe the body is that of missing 44-year-old man Jarrod Kingi, who was last seen on Friday 25 April about 11.15pm, when he left an address on Tobie Place in Whangamatā.
Police have extended their condolences to the man’s family and friends, and will continue to offer them support.
Sergeant Will Hamilton thanked the Whangamatā community and members of the public who assisted in the search for the missing man.
