Remains found in Pureora Forest identified as missing tramper Judy Donovan

Tuesday 4 February 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 4 Feb 2025, 8:08pm

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Police have confirmed that human remains discovered by a hunter in Pureora Forest belong to 79-year-old Judy Donovan. Ms Donovan had been missing since March last year after becoming separated from her group while bait-lining. The search for her was previously suspended in April 2024 following a large-scale operation.

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1. Waikato Times via StuffTue 4 Feb 2025, 7:29pm

   Remains found in Waikato forest confirmed to be of missing tramper (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsTue 4 Feb 2025, 7:33pm

   Remains of woman missing since March found in Waikato forest (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 4 Feb 2025, 7:57pm

   Police find remains of 79-year-old Auckland tramper Judy Donovan missing since 2024 (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 4 Feb 2025, 8:00pm

   Remains of missing tramper found in forest (opens in new tab)

5. RNZTue 4 Feb 2025, 8:08pm

   Remains of missing tramper Judy Donovan found in Pureora Forest (opens in new tab)