Concerns for woman, 65, after missed flight from Otago to Taupō

Police are concerned for the welfare of a woman reported missing after failing to catch her flight home to Taupō from Otago over the weekend.

Penelope, 65, was last seen in the central Dunedin area on Friday, February 28, wearing a blue floral top and capri pants.

She did not board her scheduled flight to Taupō on Saturday, March 1, and has not been seen or heard from since.

"Police and Penelope's family have concerns for her wellbeing and would like her to return home safely," police said.

Anyone with information was asked to contact police.