Police seek guardians of non-verbal child found in Porirua
Monday 12 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
Police are searching for the guardians of a non-verbal child found near Corinna St in Porirua. The child, who is believed to be approximately three years old, was wearing a blue Search + Rescue shirt. Anyone with information is urged to call 111.
Key facts
5 facts
- Non-verbal child found near Corinna St, Porirua
- Child is believed to be around three years old
- Child was wearing a blue 'Search + Rescue' shirt
- The child is safe
- Police reference number is P067915871
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
Wellington District Police are urgently seeking the guardians of a young non-verbal child found in Porirua.
The child is believed to be approximately three years old. They were found wearing a blue 'Search + Rescue' T-shirt.
Police have confirmed the child is safe. Anyone who is the child's guardian or knows their identity is urged to call 111.
Those calling should quote event number P067915871.
Compiled from reports by Stuff and NZ Herald.