Police search for vulnerable man missing from Taita home

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 11:24am

In this story NZME, Newstalk ZB

Wellington District Police are searching for a 30-year-old man named Pita who went missing from his Taita home on Thursday morning. He is considered vulnerable as his intellectual age is younger than his actual age. He was last seen wearing black shorts, a black hoody, yellow socks and sneakers.

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1. StuffThu 15 Oct, 9:42am

   Vulnerable 30-year-old missing after leaving Lower Hutt home (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 15 Oct, 11:24am

   Police search underway for vulnerable man missing in Taita (opens in new tab)