Missing woman search, Dunedin and Otago Peninsula

The story so far

A 65-year-old woman was reported missing after she failed to board a flight from Dunedin to Taupō on 1 March, and she was last seen in central Dunedin on 28 February.^{4 Mar 2025} Police asked the public for help and described her clothing, a blue floral top and capri pants.^{4 Mar 2025} Inquiries suggested she may have travelled to the Otago Peninsula, and police released CCTV footage of her near Sandfly Bay as the search intensified.^{6 Mar 2025}

Key moments

1. 4 Mar 2025Police appeal for public help after woman fails to board Taupō flight.
2. 6 Mar 2025Inquiries point to Otago Peninsula; CCTV released from Sandfly Bay.
3. 20 Mar 2025Police suspend the search with no new leads identified.

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