Waikato Police find body

Sunday, 4 November 2018, 4:15 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

"Waikato Police find body"

Waikato Police last night located a body near Mt Pirongia.

The body is believed to be that of missing man Christopher Huxtable.

There are no suspicious circumstances and the matter has been referred to the Coroner.

Police offer their sympathies to the friends and family of Mr Huxtable at this sad time.

ENDS

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