New Zealand

Missing swimmer's body found at Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty

11:40 am on 9 November 2020

Police confim the body found at Papamoa Beach is that of a missing swimmer.

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The body of 22-year-old Michael Joseph Finekifolau, of Auckland was found by a member of the public at about 7am today.

Finekifolau didn't return from a swim at Mt Maunganui on 7 November.

Police said his body has been recovered and a blessing has been performed.

"Our thoughts are with his whānau at this time and police continue to provide them with support," police said in a statement.

The death will be referred to the coroner.