The body of a five-year-old boy missing near Gisborne has been found in a farm pond near his home.

Kaizer, went missing from his home in the rural Hangaroa district of Gisborne and had not been seen since about 2pm on Sunday.

Police dive squad search a pond looking for missing boy Kaizer.

Police dive squad search a pond looking for missing boy Kaizer. Photo: RNZ / Alexa Cook

Kazier’s family have taken him home and have requested privacy to mourn.

Specialist search teams, rescue dogs, a helicopter and up to 300 people from the area were involved in searching for him.

An RNZ reporter at the scene said the pond was about 100 metres from the house.

The police dive squad spent about an hour searching before he was found.

Tai Rāwhiti area commander Inspector Darren Paki on Monday said there had been an “overwhelming outpouring of support from the community, with many people turning up wanting to help”.

Have you seen Kaizer? Police are appealing for information to assist in locating 5-year-old Kaizer, who has been reported missing from a residential address in Tiniroto, Gisborne. He is believed to have gone missing around 2:15pm. He was wearing a green hunting and fishing long-sleeve top, a nappy, no shoes, and may be wearing black pants with skeleton bones at the front. If you have seen Kaizer or have any information that may assist in locating him please contact Police on 111 and reference the event number P059617641.

Kaizer went missing from his home on Sunday afternoon. Photo: SUPPLIED

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