Mangonui police have asked for public help in locating a missing woman. Leeann Scott, 47, of Coopers' Beach was last seen walking on the road at Taipa on Friday morning.
She is European, has olive skin and was wearing a bright orange jacket, black pants and a pair of running shoes.
Mangonui police constable Brett Walford was yesterday following up on reports that she was seen hitchhiking.
Any information can be passed on to Mr Walford on 09 4062060 or 0211915413.
