Police seek information after man's body found on Fitzroy Beach

Monday 1 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 1 Sep 2025, 9:33am

A man's body was discovered on the shoreline of Fitzroy Beach in New Plymouth around 6.50am on Monday. The deceased is described as being in his 50s with a thin build and a white beard. He was wearing a high-vis shirt and black sweatpants.

How they headlined it

9:15am

1. StuffMon 1 Sep 2025, 9:15am

   Body found on Taranaki beach (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 1 Sep 2025, 9:20am

   Man's body found on New Plymouth beach (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 1 Sep 2025, 9:33am

   Taranaki beach death: Police appeal for information on unidentified man (opens in new tab)