Andrew Gunn's body found after weeks missing from Rotorua

Police had been searching for Andrew Gunn around Kāingaroa Forest, near Rotorua, earlier this month. Photo / supplied

Police have confirmed Rotorua man Andrew Gunn, 28, who was reported missing in late July, has been found dead.

In a press release this morning, police confirmed they had found Gunn on August 13.

His body was found in the Rerewhakaaitu area.

His death has been referred to the Coroner.

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Police had been searching around Kāingaroa Forest, near Rotorua, earlier this month.

Gunn was last seen on July 21 on State Highway 38, wearing a dark jacket and pants.

His family had posted a missing person's flyer on social media in an attempt to find him.

Gunn's family had posted a missing person's flyer on social media in an attempt to find him. Photo / Supplied