Warren Nelson went missing last week. Photo / NZ Police
The body of a Lower Hutt man missing since last Thursday has been found.
Police said they found Warren Nelson's body in an area of bush in Naenae this morning.
The 71-year-old was last seen on Rata St in Naenae, Lower Hutt on Thursday, June 6.
There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death which have been referred to the Coroner, a police statement said.
The police thanked the public for their help.
Elsewhere, police have confirmed a body was found during the search for the missing Danish tramper in South Westland.
The body has not been formally identified, but police believe it to be the 21-year-old who was missing in Karangarua Valley.
Police and LandSAR have been looking for the man since he was reported overdue yesterday.
The death has been referred to the Coroner.
State Highway 25 was expected to be closed for hours.