The body of a missing swimmer has been recovered from a popular Hawke's Bay waterfall.
A Herald reporter at the scene at Maraetotara Falls said police dive squad members found the man's body this morning.
Police confirmed they had recovered the body at about 9am.
"Police are now working to formally identify the man and inform family members of his death," police said.
The swimmer had reportedly failed to resurface after diving into waterfall, near Hastings, at 5.30pm yesterday, police said.