Missing Avondale teenager located safe and well

Tuesday 23 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 23 Dec 2025, 1:02pm

A 16-year-old girl reported missing from Avondale in Auckland on Sunday has been found. Police confirmed she was located safe and well after issuing a public appeal. Authorities thanked members of the public for providing information that assisted in her recovery.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 23 Dec 2025, 12:15pm

   Police appeal for sightings of missing Avondale teen Larissa (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 23 Dec 2025, 12:28pm

   Missing Auckland teen located (opens in new tab)

   • Concerns for wellbeing of missing Auckland teen (opens in new tab) Tue 23 Dec 2025, 12:28pm
3. RNZTue 23 Dec 2025, 1:02pm

   Police ask for help finding teenager Larissa missing in Auckland (opens in new tab)