Body found in Rongomai Park pond in South Auckland, police say death ‘unexplained’

A post-mortem is expected to take place today.

Cordons were in place yesterday, but the park has since reopened.

The public may see an increased police presence while inquiries continue, the spokesperson said.

Yesterday, police search and rescue were at the scene to carry out a recovery operation.

Walkway entrances into the park – which is next to Te Irirangi Drive – were temporarily cordoned off while police worked in the area.

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said an ambulance also attended.

A Herald photographer at the scene yesterday said police search and rescue staff, wearing PPE and waders, were preparing to deploy an inflatable boat into the pond within the reserve.

A specialist police photographer was also seen at the reserve, while several police vehicles remained on nearby Belinda Ave.