Police have confirmed that the 19-year-old woman reported missing in Upper Hutt has been located.
She was found earlier today in a remote area and is now being assisted by rescue personnel. The priority remains her immediate medical assessment to ensure her wellbeing.
Police have expressed gratitude to the Upper Hutt community for their support during the search efforts. “The way the community rallied around the search teams and the family has been remarkable,” a police spokesperson says.
Further updates on the woman’s condition are expected as her medical evaluation progresses.