Police believe they know the identity of the man found dead in a stream yesterday, but no details will be released until the identity is formally confirmed and his family have been notified.
A post mortem examination is taking place this morning to establish cause of death.
In the meantime police are completing a search of the stream where he was found this morning and the walkway behind Ruth Street remains closed.
Until this work is complete, police will not speculate on the circumstances of the death, and will not be making any additional comment.
If anyone has any information that might assist Police they are asked to contact Rotorua Police on 07 348 0099. Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 027 234 8256.