A woman's body has been recovered from the Tutaekuri River near Taradale in the Hawke's Bay.
The Tutaekuri River near Taradale, in the Hawke's Bay. Photo: Google
The police national dive squad helped Hawke's Bay police recover the body after it was found by a member of the public about 7pm last night.
The police are working to identify the body, and a post mortem examination will be conducted tomorrow.
A guard will be on the scene until tomorrow, when searches of the area are planned.