The police have confirmed a body found on Awatoto Beach is that of the missing French tourist Pierre Paludet.
Pierre Paludet, who went missing in Hawke's Bay. Photo: LinkedIn
Mr Paludet, aged 32, was last seen in a carpark by the beach at Haumoana in Hawke's Bay last week.
Police said they contacted his family, and arragements to return him home are being made.
The death was referred to a coroner.
