New Zealand / National

Body found in Lake Taupō

15:48 pm on 4 November 2025

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A body has been recovered from Lake Taupō.

Police were called to the location near Wharewaka Point about 11.10am after a someone saw a body in the water a short distance offshore.

Local Iwi Tūwharetoa are placing a rāhui on the section of the lake.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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