Police have identified a body located at Hataitai Beach, Evans Bay Parade, in Wellington around 9:45am today.
The death of the 64-year-old Hataitai woman remains unexplained at this stage, and enquiries are continuing.
A post-mortem will be carried out tomorrow, 26 August.
Police extend our sympathies to the deceased¡¯s family and friends.
As part of our inquiries, Police are asking for members of the public in the Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai Beach area between 5:30am and 9:30am today, who saw a woman dressed in sportswear, to contact Police.
If you can help, ring Wellington Police on (04) 381 2077.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre