Dunedin death: Body of missing 75-year-old woman Heather found

• The body of a missing 75-year-old woman was found after a police search in Dunedin.
• Heather went missing from her Māori Hill home on Thursday around 2.30pm.
• The death is not believed to be suspicious and will be referred to the Coroner.

The body of a missing 75-year-old woman has been found after a police two-day search in Dunedin.

Police said they located the deceased woman earlier this morning.

Heather went missing from her home in Māori Hill on Thursday around 2.30pm.

Police can confirm the body of a woman has been found in the search for a 75-year-old reported missing in the Dunedin area. Photo / NZ Police

Police said they are pleased to have been able to reunite the woman with her family.

“Police extend our condolences to the woman’s family and friends during this difficult time and continue to provide them with support.”

The death is not believed to be suspicious and will be referred to the coroner.

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