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HomeNew Zealand NewsIncidents on the waterBody of kayaker who went missing in Auckland's Waiwera found

Body of kayaker who went missing in Auckland’s Waiwera found

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The body of a kayaker missing near Auckland’s Waiwera has been found.

The man was seen coming out of his kayak but then did not surface, and emergency services were called about 7.30 am on Sunday, a police spokesperson said.

Police officers, the police Eagle helicopter team, Surf Lifesaving NZ lifeguards, and Coastguard members responded immediately.

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A police spokesperson said the man’s body was found on Sunday afternoon.

Police were providing his family with support, and the death would be referred to the coroner.

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