Missing Upper Hutt woman search

The story so far

A 61-year-old woman was reported missing in Upper Hutt after she was last seen on CCTV on Gillespies Road at around 11.43am on Wednesday 12 November, walking towards Akatarawa Road.^{13, 19 Nov 2025} Police and her family had serious concerns, and her vehicle was found near the area where she was last seen.^{13 Nov 2025} The stories give different dates for when she was reported missing, with one saying 13 November and others saying 12 November.^{13, 16, 19 Nov 2025}

Latest

Police have found the body of the missing 61-year-old woman following searches in Upper Hutt.^{19 Nov 2025} The matter has been referred to the Coroner.^{19 Nov 2025}

What's next

The matter has been referred to the Coroner.^{19 Nov 2025}

Key moments

1. 13 Nov 2025Police and family raise serious concerns; woman last seen on CCTV
2. 16 Nov 2025Police renew appeals and release CCTV footage in the search
3. 19 Nov 2025Police find the woman's body; matter referred to the Coroner

Written from the stories below; each sentence links to its sources.