Wellington police have identified the body found in Evans Bay inlet yesterday.
He was a 45-year-old man from the Wellington area.
The Police National Dive Squad has been at the site of the recovery today and have found a number of items, which are now also being examined.
"We are currently working with the family of the deceased to offer support, investigating the circumstances, and looking to establish his movements leading up to his death," detective senior sergeant Barry Bysouth said.
"We welcome any information from the public who may have seen anything in the Evans Bay area in the days leading up to Tuesday, or anything that may assist our inquiries."
