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Woman missing from Rangataua for 3 days found safe and well

April 27, 2022

A woman missing for three days from Rangataua, south of Tongariro National Park, has been found safe and well.

Kelly Righton, 36, had last been seen around 11pm on Sunday, April 24.

She was located by members of the public on Wednesday after they "recognised her from the Facebook post originally made by police".

"Police would like to thank the public for their support and assistance. It is always appreciated and, in this case, has been invaluable," police said.

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