Porirua woman killed by elephant in Zambia

The story so far

A 67-year-old New Zealander from Porirua was killed by a charging female elephant during a walking safari in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, on 3 June 2025.^{4, 9 Jul 2025} A 68-year-old British woman was also killed in the incident near Big Lagoon Camp.^{4 Jul 2025} The woman from Porirua was a prominent volunteer at the Porirua Citizens Advice Bureau and is remembered as a dedicated community leader.^{9 Jul 2025} Family members have described her as cheerful and compassionate.^{9 Jul 2025}

What's next

Her relatives are working to bring her home.^{10 Jul 2025}

Key moments

1. 4 Jul 2025New Zealander killed by elephant during Zambian walking safari; British woman also killed.
2. 9 Jul 2025Porirua Citizens Advice Bureau volunteer remembered as a dedicated community leader.
3. 9 Jul 2025Family describes victim as cheerful and compassionate; attack by female elephant.
4. 10 Jul 2025Family thanks supporters; relatives working to bring her home.

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