Person found dead on Mt Taranaki after being reported missing

Wednesday 1 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 1 Oct 2025, 1:13pm

A person reported missing on Tuesday afternoon was found deceased on Mt Taranaki. Police say the individual was located just after 5pm. Officers are expected to remain in the area through Wednesday or Thursday to retrieve the body.

How they headlined it

12:53pm

1. NZ HeraldWed 1 Oct 2025, 12:53pm

   Police presence on Mt Taranaki as body recovery continues (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 1 Oct 2025, 12:55pm

   Body found in search for missing person on Mt Taranaki (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 1 Oct 2025, 1:13pm

   Body found on Mt Taranaki after person reported missing (opens in new tab)