Missing Auckland teenager found safe and well

Monday 30 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 30 Jun 2025, 2:36pm

In this story NZ Police

Whetu Bennett, 17, has been found safe after being missing for nearly a week. The teenager was last seen on CCTV at LynnMall in New Lynn on Tuesday, 24 June. Police confirmed she is safe and well following concerns raised by her family.

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1. StuffMon 30 Jun 2025, 6:59am

   Teen still missing in Auckland, last seen a week ago (opens in new tab)

   • Teen missing for nearly a week found 'safe and well' (opens in new tab) Mon 30 Jun 2025, 10:45am
2. RNZMon 30 Jun 2025, 10:39am

   Missing teen Whetu Bennett found safe six days after vanishing from Auckland mall (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 30 Jun 2025, 10:47am

   Missing teen Whetu Bennett found safe and well after vanishing from Auckland mall six days ago (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 30 Jun 2025, 2:36pm

   Teen missing from Auckland mall found safe (opens in new tab)