Body retrieved from Whanganui River near Dublin Street Bridge

Friday 30 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 May 2025, 3:43pm

In this story NZME, Coastguard, Whanganui Police

Police and Coastguard retrieved a body from the Whanganui River on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were notified of the body's location near the Dublin Street Bridge at approximately 12.15pm. The death has been referred to the Coroner.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 30 May 2025, 2:34pm

   Police and Coastguard retrieve body from Whanganui River; death referred to Coroner (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 30 May 2025, 3:43pm

   Body found in Whanganui River (opens in new tab)