Tag: missing_person
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Human Remains Found on Coppermine Island Identified as Missing Fisherman
Human remains found on Coppermine Island (Mauipane), east of Whangārei, have been identified as Ferzil Babu, who was reported missing in May 2024. The discovery was made on December 20, 2025, by a member of the Department of Conservation, who…
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Missing Woman Found Safe in Manurewa
Police have confirmed that a 45-year-old woman who was reported missing from the Manurewa area has been located. Authorities stated that the woman is safe and well. The New Zealand Police extended their gratitude to members of the public who…
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Search Continues for Missing Invercargill Man
Southland Police are continuing their search for Invercargill man Kevin Belling, 62, who was reported missing on Sunday, January 18. Belling was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on Friday, January 9, and has not been heard from for…
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Search Continues for Missing Man and Vehicle Near Warkworth
Search operations for a man missing since Wednesday are set to be scaled back for the day near the Mahurangi River. Approximately 30 personnel from multiple agencies participated in the search efforts on Friday afternoon. These included Police Search and…
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Police Seek Public Assistance to Find Missing Man
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Kevin John Singh Belling, a 62-year-old man reported missing from the Invercargill area. Belling was last seen and spoken to on Friday, January 9, at his place of business in Motu…
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Man Missing After Vehicle Washed Away Near Warkworth
An operation is underway after a man and his vehicle were reported missing near Warkworth. At 7:41 AM, police received information that a man had been washed away at a river crossing on Falls Road, near the intersection with Woodcocks…
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Missing Teenager Located Safe in Avondale
A 16-year-old who was reported missing from the Avondale area has been located safe and well, according to the New Zealand Police. In a statement released today, the police confirmed the teenager's safe return. The police expressed their gratitude to…
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Search Underway for Missing Person Near Waikawau Boat Ramp
A search is underway for a person reported missing in the water near the Waikawau boat ramp. Police were alerted at approximately 9.45am following reports that someone was in difficulty off the Thames Coast Road. One person had reached the…
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Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 72-Year-Old in Papatoetoe
Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate 72-year-old Ulitau, who was last seen at his residence on Kimpton Road, Papatoetoe, around 8am today. Ulitau is believed to be wearing a white T-shirt, black shorts, and black Sketchers shoes. Due…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man in Glen Innes
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 65-year-old Mark Roiall, who has been reported missing from the Glen Innes area. Mark was last seen at approximately 6pm on Sunday evening near Rowena Crecent. He is described as being about…
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Missing Manurewa Teenager Found Safe
A 13-year-old previously reported missing from the Manurewa area has been located safe and well, according to police. Police would like to thank those people who provided information. Holly McKay/NZ Police confirmed the news.
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Police Seek Information on Missing Man in Te Aroha
Police are seeking information regarding Louis Van Der Walt, 44, who has been missing since November 13. According to Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke, Louis was last seen on the Te Aroha side of the mountain after separating from family…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Teen Metallica
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 13-year-old Metallica, who has been reported missing from the Manurewa area. Metallica was last seen at approximately 8.45am on November 14. She is described as being about 160cm tall with long black…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Teen Tracey
Counties Manukau South Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tracey, a 14-year-old girl reported missing from her Conifer Grove home. Police believe Tracey is likely in the south Auckland area. Police and Tracey’s family are concerned for her…
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Body Found in Search for Missing Woman Te Anihana Pomana
A body has been found in the search for Te Anihana Pomana, who was reported missing on August 21. At approximately 7.43pm on Saturday, police were notified that a body had been located in dense bush in the Pukekohe area.…
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Body Found in Lake Rua, New Zealand
Police have located a body in Lake Rua this afternoon. It is believed to be the man who went missing in the water last night. The surrounding area remains closed to the public while authorities investigate. A formal identification process…
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Body of Missing Woman Found in Upper Hutt
The body of 61-year-old Anita Hart, who was reported missing from Upper Hutt on November 13, has been found. Police, along with Search and Rescue teams, had been searching the area. Detective Senior Sergeant Kylee Cusin said, “while this is…
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Search Scaled Back for Missing Fisherman Off Pataua South Coast
The search for a missing fisherman off the coast of Pataua South will be scaled back as the operation moves into a new phase, four days after the alarm was raised. Police, including the National Dive Squad, Search and Rescue…
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Search to Resume for Missing Man off Northland Coast
The search will resume tomorrow for a man missing off the coast of Pataua South. The man was one of two people onboard a boat that was reported overdue on Friday night. On Saturday morning, the boat was located with…
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Police Seek Footage in Search for Missing Woman in Upper Hutt
Police are continuing their appeal for information, specifically CCTV and dashcam footage, to aid in the search for Anita Hart, who went missing in Upper Hutt. According to Detective Sergeant Annalise Ferguson, the search for Anita began early Thursday morning…
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Police Renew Appeal for Missing Man Louis in Te Aroha
Waikato Police have renewed their appeal for information regarding Louis, a 44-year-old man missing since Thursday, November 13. Concerns are growing for his wellbeing. Louis was last seen around 10am near the Hamilton Street entrance to the Tui Domain Track,…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing 61-Year-Old Anita Hart
New Zealand Police are seeking public assistance to locate 61-year-old Anita Hart, whose whereabouts are currently unknown. Police and her family have expressed serious concerns regarding her wellbeing. Anita Hart was last seen on CCTV footage yesterday at approximately 11:43…
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Police Still Hopeful a Year After Kapiti Man Went Missing
Police are still seeking information regarding the disappearance of Graham Russell Smith, a 77-year-old Kapiti man who went missing on November 10, 2024. He was last seen walking in the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob area at approximately 6:30 p.m. Graham was walking…
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Missing Christchurch Girl Located Safe and Well
A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Bryndwr, Christchurch, has been located safe and well, according to the New Zealand Police. Authorities had issued an appeal for information regarding her whereabouts, and the public's response proved crucial in ensuring…
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Missing 14-Year-Old Madison Sought by New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police are appealing to the public for help in finding Madison, a 14-year-old girl reported missing by her family. Madison was last seen at her home on October 24th. Her family is deeply concerned about her welfare and…
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Missing Man Located Safe in Avondale
A 35-year-old man who was reported missing yesterday from Avondale has been located safe and well, according to the New Zealand Police. Police have thanked the public for their assistance in locating him. "Police would like to thank those who…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Man in Avondale
Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating 35-year-old Lindsay Harry, who has been reported missing from Avondale. He was last seen around 6.45pm last night near Taramea Street. Lindsay is described as being approximately 178cms tall, with brown eyes…
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Police Renew Appeal for Missing Aydan and His Grey Ute
Police have renewed their appeal for information regarding Aydan, 39, who has been missing for over eight weeks. The investigation focuses on sightings of his grey ute. Aydan was last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton, on Sunday 17 August, driving his…
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Police Renew Appeal for Missing Aydan and His Grey Ute
Police have renewed their appeal for information regarding Aydan, 39, who has been missing for over eight weeks. He was last seen in Chartwell, Hamilton, on Sunday, August 17, driving his 2016 grey Mazda ute, registration QYA209. Detective Sergeant Jonathan…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Auckland Teenager
Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate Dannii, a 16-year-old girl missing from her Mt Roskill home in Auckland. Dannii is described as 163cm tall, with brown eyes and dark curly hair. She is known to be quiet…
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