Tararua / Operation Norse

Police involved in the search for Wanganui man David Burke will resume their search again this morning.

Operations Manager, Inspector David White said police maintained their cordons in the Norsewood, Ormondville and Takapau areas overnight.

"The ground and air search will recommence this morning at first light using both the Special Tactics Group and Armed Offenders Squad," Inspector White said.

"Our focus is still very much on locating and speaking with David Bourke."

Inspector White said the homicide inquiry continues to be conducted by the CIB and a post mortem will be conducted on the body of the man found in the crashed car later today. No formal identification has yet been made on the body at this time.

"I would like to personally thank the local community who have been so supportive and generous bringing our staff at the cordons hot food and drinks. They have appreciated this as the weather has been atrocious at times."