Police were called at 11.40 to Taieri Mouth Road in Brighton.

The body is being recovered with help from Coastguard.

Enquiries are in the early stages.

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20 Dec: The first section of the Dunedin Tunnels Trail is officially open

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19 Dec: Dunedin’s inner-city greening project shows even small spaces can be wildlife havens

17 Dec: Sick children face delays getting treatment at Dunedin Hospital, as its paediatric department struggles with staff shortages

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