Body found in Puarenga Stream on Sala St, Rotorua was 62-year-old man

Police have confirmed the identity of a body in a Rotorua stream this morning.

A police media statement said the person has been identified as a 62-year-old Rotorua man.

The man's death will be referred to the Coroner.

A reporter at the scene this afternoon said the body had now been removed and all the police cordons have been taken down.

The man's body was found in Puarenga Stream in Rotorua by a member of the public this morning.

Police officers at the scene. Photo / Ben Fraser

Police were notified just after 8am.

Police tape blocks off the entrance to the walking track along Puarenga Stream near Te Ngae Rd. Photo / Ben Fraser

Police officers at the scene. Photo / Ben Fraser

A reporter at the scene this morning said she could see something submerged in the stream, clothing and a sneaker.

Police at the scene where a body has been found in Puarenga Stream. Photo / Ben Fraser

Police at the scene where a body has been found in Puarenga Stream. Photo / Cira Olivier