The body recovered from a bush in Hihifo in Tongatapu has been identified as belonging to the Kiwi man reported missing last week.

Police said 47-year-old Gregory Reynolds had been in Tonga for about a week.

Reynolds’ body was found in a bush near Likuʻalofa Beach Resort  on Sunday, 24 April.Missing Kiwi

His family in New Zealand have been informed.

The body was found after an extensive search in Hihifo conducted by Police, His Majesty Armed Forces and the community was called off on April 21.

No further information released at this stage as Police investigation continues.