New Zealand

Body found by police divers in Whanganui River

15:35 pm on 21 February 2020

Police divers have found a body near Somme Parade alongside the Whanganui River in Whanganui today.

The Whanganui River as it cuts through the city. Photo: 123RF

It's believed to be that of a person reported missing while swimming near Somme Parade yesterday evening.

The death will be referred to the coroner.