Body discovered in water near Lawyers Head in Dunedin

Monday 17 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 17 Aug, 5:42pm

Police were called to John Wilson Ocean Drive around 3.20pm on Monday after a member of the public found a body in the water. The body has been recovered and a formal identification process is currently underway.

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1. 1NewsMon 17 Aug, 5:35pm

   Body found in water off Dunedin coast (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 17 Aug, 5:35pm

   Body found in the water near coastal Dunedin (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 17 Aug, 5:42pm

   Body found in water near Lawyers Head in Dunedin (opens in new tab)