Police have confirmed a body found in Porirua's Titahi Bay earlier this year belonged to a woman missing since 1988.
She was Patricia Theresa Burt, who was last seen on April 4 that year.
The remains were found by a member of the public near the Whitireia Park walkway on January 31.
"After a DNA confirmation from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research, police can confirm the identity of the remains," Detective Senior Sergeant Hamish Blackburn said this morning.
"There is no evidence to suggest that the death is suspicious.
"Police are happy to have found solace for Patricia's family and we would like to extend our condolences to them.
"The family are being provided with support during this difficult time."
The coroner has been notified, Blackburn added.
"We are proud of our staff who have spent months of hard work and dedication working on this matter.
"The body will be returned to the family in due course."
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