Man who vanished from Auckland Airport found safe

Kory-Dean Wirihana. Photo: RNZ

A man who vanished from Auckland Airport on Friday morning has been found, his whānau say.

A man who vanished from Auckland Airport on Friday morning has been found, his whānau say.

Kory-Dean Wirihana checked in for his flight to Christchurch and cleared security, but never boarded his plane.

A family member posted on social media this evening that he had been sighted and was safe, and that they would "navigate the next steps as a family".

Police have confirmed that Wirihana has been located.

Police and family thanked people for sharing their messages and for helping find Wirihana.