29 Nov 2016

Body found in Takaka River

10:33 pm on 29 November 2016

Police say they have recovered a body from the Takaka River this afternoon.

James Rano Dick, also known as Hemi, has been missing since Wednesday.

James Rano Dick, also known as Hemi, has been missing since Wednesday. Photo: NZ Police

They were unable to confirm whether it is that of James Rano Dick, known locally as Hemi, who was reported missing by friends last week.

Police said the body was yet to be formally identified, and the death would be referred to the Coroner.