Body found in search for woman missing near Auckland's Hunua Falls for more than two weeks

June 7, 2020

A body has been found in the search for a woman missing in Auckland's Hunua Ranges for more than two weeks.

Police are making inquiries after a woman's body was found by a member of the public near Falls Road, in Hunua, at around 3pm yesterday, Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Michele Gillespie said today in a statement.

While the formal identification process is still underway, police believe it is the body of missing woman Elicia Hughes-Sutherland.

The 25-year-old was last seen on Tuesday, May 19. 

Her vehicle – a grey Mazda Demio – was located in the carpark.

Search teams have been conducting searches in the Hunua Falls, Cosseys, and Wairoa Reservoir areas.

Police have spoken with Ms Hughes-Sutherland family, and are offering them support, Ms Gillespie said.

Police are conducting further enquiries as to the circumstances into the incident.

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