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Two women found after going missing on Hākarimata Summit Track

Waikato TimesStuffNZ HeraldRNZTuesday 21 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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Maria, 29, and Rumetati, 28, have been found after being reported missing from a bush track near Ngāruawāhia. The pair were last seen entering the Hākarimata Summit Track at 4.30pm on Monday. Police had previously launched a search for the women after they failed to return home.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Tue 21 Oct 2025, 7:39am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 20 minutes
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Two women fail to return from Hākarimata Summit Track (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Search for two woman missing on Waikato summit walk (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Search under way for two missing from Hākarimata Summit Track near Ngāruawāhia (opens in new tab)

  4. RNZRNZ

    Pair missing were last seen on Ngāruawāhia summit track (opens in new tab)