Five New Zealanders remain missing following Nepal flash floods

Monday 31 August 2026 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 31 Aug, 3:39pm

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says the whereabouts of five New Zealanders remain unknown following catastrophic flash floods and landslides. One missing person was reportedly part of a pilgrimage group in the Gyirong immigration building. More than 750 people have been confirmed dead in the disaster.

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1. Waikato Times via The PressMon 31 Aug, 1:47pm

   MFAT confirms two New Zealanders missing in Tibet are among five unaccounted for (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 31 Aug, 3:07pm

   'Bleak': Foreign affairs update on NZers missing in Nepal disaster (opens in new tab)

   • 'No stone unturned': Family of missing Kiwi arrives in Nepal capital (opens in new tab) Mon 31 Aug, 3:07pm
3. NZ HeraldMon 31 Aug, 3:39pm

   NZ man missing in Nepal flash flood ‘dreamed of pilgrimage for years’ (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)