Body of missing Whanganui man found in river

Thursday 17 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 17 Jul 2025, 4:32pm

Police have recovered the body of 20-year-old Kahukura Dilpreet Wati Woods Gill from the Whanganui River near Cobham Bridge. Mr Gill had been missing since June 27, and a car matching his description was located in the river on 2 July. The matter has been referred to the coroner.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 17 Jul 2025, 8:34am

   Missing Whanganui man’s body found in river, referred to coroner (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 17 Jul 2025, 10:01am

   Body of missing man Kahu Gill found in Whanganui River (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 17 Jul 2025, 4:32pm

   Body of missing man Kahu found in Whanganui River (opens in new tab)