Police have located a body in the search for a man, after the vessel he was on sank in the Manukau Harbour on Tuesday afternoon.
The Police Eagle helicopter made the discovery this afternoon near Puketutu Island, where where he was last seen.
The body was recovered by the Police ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Dive Squad, with assistance from the Police Maritime Unit.
Enquiries will continue into the matter, with the formal identification process to be carried out.
Police would like to thank Coastguard, the Royal New Zealand Navy, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter for their assistance during this search, which has covered a wide area of Manukau Harbour.
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