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Missing Northland man, 75, found 'safe and well'

June 23, 2023
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A police car (file). (Source: 1News)

A 75-year-old Northland man last seen at his Kaihu home yesterday afternoon is now "safe and well".

He had last been seen about 1.30pm.

"He is safe and well," police said this morning.

"We thank the members of the public who contacted us with information."

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