Formal search abandoned for missing Christchurch woman

Friday 6 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 6 Jun 2025, 4:56pm

Police have called off the formal search for 79-year-old Elisabeth Nicholls, who has been missing since Wednesday evening. She was last seen leaving a Riccarton rest home during sub-zero temperatures. Authorities are still appealing for public information and asking residents to check security footage and outbuildings.

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1. The PressFri 6 Jun 2025, 7:42am

   Formal search called off for Christchurch woman missing for 40 hours (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 6 Jun 2025, 7:51am

   Christchurch woman still missing as city endures freezing temperatures overnight (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 6 Jun 2025, 4:56pm

   Police call off search for missing Christchurch woman (opens in new tab)

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