Police say the man went out on the bike yesterday morning, and the alarm was raised when he failed to return.

His body was located shortly before 10pm, and the death will be referred to the Coroner.

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31 Dec: Power is likely be restored tonight, and support's available for Horowhenua locals affected by Sunday's severe weather event

31 Dec: A search is underway for a dog who went missing after a yacht capsized in Northland yesterday

31 Dec: A fresh warning for boaties about the dangers of bars - after a boat capsized in a large wave at the notorious Tairua bar yesterday morning

31 Dec: A big New Year's Eve night is ahead across the country

31 Dec: Hawke's Bay is recording its deadliest annual road toll in recent years

31 Dec: State Highway 2 north of Eskdale and Napier has reopened overnight after a fatal crash yesterday morning

30 Dec: Four youths have been apprehended, following a burglarly in Dunedin today

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