Please attribute to Inspector Gerry Whitley, Relieving Area Commander, Waitemat? West:
A body has been recovered north of Piha Beach after it was spotted by the Police Eagle helicopter on Monday evening.
At this stage, Police believe it to be the 16-year-old swimmer reported missing from Whatipu Beach on December 29, 2018.
A post mortem and a formal identification will now be carried out.
Police are unable to comment further at this time.
ENDS
Jarred Williamson/百春链
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