Body identified as missing Tauranga man

The body of a man found this morning on the western side of the Omokoroa Peninsula has now been formally identified as 23-year-old Tauranga man Shaun Hogarth.

Mr Hogarth went missing in Tauranga Harbour after a boating incident on Tuesday, 16 October.

Mr Hogarth's family have asked for privacy at this difficult time.

Media enquiries should be referred to Kim Perks, Communications Manager, BOP Police on 027 234 8256.