What happened: The hunt for Grace

October-November 2018

● Grace Millane embarks on a yearlong solo OE, starting in South America at the end of October, before she arrives in New Zealand on November 20.

● She travels around the upper North Island, including Bay of Islands and Cape Reinga.

Friday, November 30

● Grace arrives in Auckland and checks into the Base Backpackers Hostel. Saturday, December 1

● Grace makes contact with her family — the last time they will hear from her after daily messages back and forth.

● Grace is captured on CCTV leaving Andy’s Burgers & Bar, on the first level of SkyCity, at 7.15pm.

● Later, at 9.41pm, Grace is captured again on CCTV, entering the CityLife Hotel on Queen St with a man.

Sunday, December 2

● Family become concerned after Grace doesn’t respond to messages wishing her a happy 22nd birthday.

Wednesday, December 5

● A missing person’s report is filed with police.

Friday, December 7

● Grace’s father David Millane arrives in New Zealand.

● Detective Inspector Scott Beard says police have “grave fears” for her safety.

Saturday, December 8

● Just after 3pm, police take in to custody the man, 26, Grace was with at the hotel and find a “vehicle of interest”.

● At 5pm, Beard announces the investigation is now a homicide inquiry.

Sunday, December 9

● A body believed to be Grace is found in the Waitakere Ranges.