How you can join the vigils across the country for Grace Millane

New Zealanders will turn out to vigils hosted throughout the country tonight to remember and express grief towards the alleged murder of Grace Millane.

The British backpacker went missing earlier this month, sparking a major police operation which concluded with her body being found in the Waitakere Ranges on Sunday.

Groups and organisations throughout New Zealand have planned vigils in the memory of Millane, who's death has rocked much of country.

If you would like to pay respect and attend a vigil for Grace Millane, they are happening across the country at the following times and locations:

• 6pm Auckland, St Patrick's Square, off Wyndham St

• 7pm Auckland, Federal St

• 7pm New Plymouth, Puki Ariki Landing

• 7pm Wellington, Civic Square

• 7pm Nelson, 1903 Square

• 7pm Christchurch, Cathedral Square

• 7pm Dunedin, Octagon