Body found in New Plymouth believed to be missing Hamilton man

Tuesday 23 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 23 Sep 2025, 1:22pm

Police believe a body discovered in New Plymouth on Monday afternoon belongs to 46-year-old Nan Liu. Mr Liu was last seen in Hamilton on 19 September. The discovery followed information provided by a member of the public, and the case has been referred to the coroner.

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1. StuffTue 23 Sep 2025, 11:23am

   ‘A beautiful man’ who was always there to help: Police find body in search for missing Hamilton man (opens in new tab)

2. The Post via Waikato TimesTue 23 Sep 2025, 11:42am

   Body found in New Plymouth believed to be missing Hamilton man Nan Liu (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 1:22pm

   Missing Waikato man Nan Liu found dead in New Plymouth (opens in new tab)