Body of missing Wellington man Paddy Sowman located

Monday 10 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 10 Aug, 2:19pm

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Emergency services and Land Search and Rescue volunteers found the body of 42-year-old Paddy Sowman on Sunday afternoon. Mr Sowman had been missing in the Wellington area since late July. Police have referred the death to the coroner.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 10 Aug, 1:14pm

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2. StuffMon 10 Aug, 2:19pm

   Body of missing Wellington man found (opens in new tab)