Police's Dive Squad has recovered a body following a search for a missing boy in Havelock, Marlborough today.
The six-year-old was reported missing about 6:25am.
The Dive Squad arrived on the scene about 1:45pm and following a short search located a body which has been confirmed as that of the missing child.
Next of kin have been advised.
The matter has been be referred to the Coroner and a post-mortem has been requested.
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Issued by Police Media Centre