The body of Whangārei man Veon Smith who was missing for five days has been found in a popular downtown reserve.
The 48-year-old was last seen at his central Whangārei home on Sunday but his car was later found at Mair Park.
Police confirmed a member of the public found Smith’s body last night at the Parihaka Reserve in Whangārei.
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The Advocate understands a walker discovered Smith down a bank near one of the park’s trails shortly before 7pm.