Body of missing surfer found in bush

Duncan Munro. Photo / Facebook

The body of missing surfer Duncan Munro has been found in bush area on the Mahia Peninsula today.

The 43-year-old Gisborne man had been missing since around noon on Thursday and a search team found his body about 10:30am today, Sergeant Greg Lexmond said.

His car was found with his surfboard and wetsuit inside near a popular surf break yesterday.

Mr Lexmond said Mr Munro's family and friends had been part of the search operation.

"He was a very popular guy," he said.

His death was not being treated as suspicious, Mr Lexmond said.