New Zealand / West Coast

Body found on West Coast walking track

13:23 pm on 11 December 2023

Pororari River Track in Paparoa National Park. (file image) Photo: 123RF

Police are investigating after a body was found on a walking track on the West Coast on Monday morning.

A police spokesperson said a member of the public reported finding the body on the Pororari River Track in Punakaiki at 9.20am.

Officers are investigating the circumstances of the death.

The track remains open.