Rotorua Police are appealing for information to help identify a deceased man found in the Kaituna River near Rotorua.

The man was located by kayakers at around 3pm on Saturday, downstream from the Okere Falls bridge on State Highway 33.

Police describe the man as ‘possibly Caucasian, short, and of medium build'.

He was wearing a checked long-sleeve shirt with a ‘Woodstock' shield-style emblem on the left shoulder.

He was also wearing long dark pants and blue running shoes.

Police believe he may have been in the water for a number of days or longer.

They would like to hear from anyone who thinks they may know the identity of the man. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Rotorua Police on 07 348 0099.

Alternatively information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

There is no information available at this stage regarding how the man came to be in the water or how he died.

Police say information will be released as it becomes available.