Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Local Govt | National News Video | Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Search

 

Body recovered from Whanganui River identified

"Body recovered from river identified"

A man's body that was recovered from the Whanganui River yesterday has been identified as Jayden Tilby aged 24 of Whanganui.

Preliminary post mortem results suggest Mr Tilby drowned.

Police is treating the death at this stage as unexplained.

A large canoe was also found floating in the Whanganui River on the afternoon of Saturday 24 January, 2015 in the vicinity of the City Bridge/Putiki areas.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Taylor of the Whanganui Police says: "Inquiries are continuing in relation to the circumstances surrounding Mr Tilby’s death. Mr Tilby was last seen at about 9am on Saturday 24 January, 2015 in Wilson Street on his bicycle, and his movements after that time remain unclear."

"We want to speak to anyone who saw him after 9am or noticed the canoe floating in the river on the Saturday."

Mr Tilby’s bike is described as a silver adult bicycle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Simon Beswarick at the Whanganui Police station on (06) 213 4198.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

ENDS


Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines



Gordon Campbell: On Dune 2, And Images Of Islam


Depictions of Islam in Western popular culture have rarely been positive, even before 9/11. Five years on from the mosque shootings, this is one of the cultural headwinds that the Muslim community has to battle against. Whatever messages of tolerance and inclusion are offered in daylight, much of our culture tends to be hostile to Islam when we’re sitting in the dark, with popcorn.
Any number of movie examples come to mind, beginning with Rudolf Valentino’s role (over a century ago) as the romantic Arab hero in The Sheik...
More


 
 


Government: One-stop Shop Major Projects On The Fast Track

The Coalition Government’s new one-stop-shop fast track consenting regime for regional and national projects of significance will cut red tape and make it easier for New Zealand to build the infrastructure and major projects needed to get the country moving again... More

ALSO:


Government: GPS 2024: Over $20 Billion To Get Transport Back On Track
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has released the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, outlining the Coalition Government’s plan to build and maintain a transport system that enables people to get to where they need to go quickly and safely... More

ALSO:

Government: Humanitarian Support For Gaza & West Bank

Winston Peters has announced NZ is providing a further $5M to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling," he said... More


Government: New High Court Judge Appointed

Judith Collins has announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English Literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996... More

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.