Photo: SuppliedThe family of a Christchurch woman who has been missing for nearly eight months are "desperately worried for her safety", police say. "Rowena has not been in contact with her children since she went missing, and as her 40th birthday approaches, her family are now desperately worried for her safety. Police say Rowena Walker's family are 'desperately worried for her safety'. Photo: NZ Police'Hugely concerning'In an earlier interview with RNZ, Carolan said the fact Walker had been missing without any trace was "hugely concerning". Carolan said Walker was "reasonably transient" and was known to have family and associates all over the country.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 07, 2026 00:48 UTC