Missing six-year-old boy found safe in Auckland suburb

Wednesday 5 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 5 Aug, 6:24am

Malakai, a six-year-old boy who went missing from Wiri on Tuesday evening, has been found safe and well. Police had conducted an urgent search after he was last seen leaving his home on Druces Road following an argument with family members.

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1. StuffWed 5 Aug, 12:44am

   Police appeal for help to find six-year-old Auckland boy (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 5 Aug, 12:55am

   Missing six-year-old Malakai prompts urgent search in South Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 5 Aug, 6:24am

   Police search overnight for missing 6yo in Auckland's Wiri (opens in new tab)

   • Missing 6yo in Auckland's Wiri found 'safe and well' (opens in new tab) Wed 5 Aug, 6:24am