Elizabeth Zhong was a grandmother looking forward to life with her new partner

The 55-year-old was reported missing from her Sunnyhills home in Auckland, yesterday morning -- as she hadn't been seen since Friday afternoon.

A friend has described her to the Herald as a smart businesswoman.

Police located a body in Sunnyhills yesterday afternoon -- but an identification is yet to be confirmed.

The death is currently being treated as unexplained and an investigation has been launched.