Tauranga Hospital resident cat found safe in Gate Pa home

Thursday 6 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 6 Aug, 11:37am

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Steps, a 12-year-old tabby from Tauranga Hospital, has been found safe after going missing on Monday night. The cat was discovered in a Gate Pa residence after entering through a microchip cat door. The feline has since returned to his family.

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1. 1NewsThu 6 Aug, 8:43am

   'Tears of joy' as Tauranga Hospital's resident cat found safe (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 6 Aug, 9:41am

   Tauranga Hospital cat Steps found safe after going missing (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 6 Aug, 11:37am

   Tauranga Hospital cat Steps found after sneaking through stranger’s cat door (opens in new tab)