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Woman missing in Christchurch for five days found

By 1News Reporters
April 21, 2025

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A 50-year-old woman who went missing in Christchurch's Addington area has been found "safe and well".

"We would like to thank the members of the public who provided information that assisted in locating her," police said.

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