Body found in sea near Te Akau Split Rock, Raglan

8:26 am on 7 September 2025
RNZ/Reece Baker

A rescue helicopter found and recovered the body. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER

A body has been recovered from the sea near Raglan.

Police said at about 10.40am on Saturday, they were told a person had fallen in the water near Te Akau Split Rock.

A rescue helicopter found and recovered their body about an hour later.

Police said they were making inquiries into what happened.

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