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Source: New Zealand Police

Police are asking for the public’s help finding Metallica, who has been reported missing from the Manurewa area.

The 13-year-old was last seen at about 8.45am on 14 November.

Metallica is described as about 160cms tall with long black hair.

She is known to frequent the Wellsford area.

If you have seen Metallica or have information that might help us find her, please call 111 and quote reference number 251114/0125.

ENDS.

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Source: New Zealand Police

Two people will appear in court charged with aggravated assault after a shoplifting attempt at a North Shore mall on Friday.

At around 1.30pm Police were called to Glenfield Mall after receiving reports security guards had been assaulted after attempting to stop two alleged shoplifters leaving a store.

Acting Senior Sergeant Alex Waworis, Relieving Waitematā East Communities Manager says Police responded immediately and were at the mall within minutes.

“When our staff arrived, they quickly established two females had violently assaulted three people who were trying to stop them from leaving the mall,” she says.

“Two security guards and a member of the public had been assaulted, with two of the victims needing to be transported to hospital for medical treatment.”

The attending officers were able to track the alleged offenders and found them not far from the mall, where they were taken into custody.

“We are pleased to have apprehended these alleged offenders and hold them to account for their actions,” Acting Senior Sergeant Waworis says.

“This type of offending is unacceptable, and Police will not tolerate it in our community.”

The items allegedly shoplifted were returned to the store.

The two alleged offenders will appear in court later this week charged with a range of offences.

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Source: New Zealand Police

Please attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central Area Investigations Manager:

Police are now able to advise the body found in Pukekohe on 22 November has been formally identified as Te Anihana Pomana.

As always, our thoughts and sympathies are with Te Anihana’s whanau and friends at this difficult time.

Te Anihana’s death has been referred to the Coroner.

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Source: NZ Department of Conservation

Date:  01 December 2025

Instead of people sleeping on every surface when too many people arrive, visitors will know they have a secured bed for the night after a day naturing in the national park.

Bookings will also ensure the right fees are paid, helping DOC maintain huts for their continued use.

Tongariro Principal Ranger Heritage and Visitors Stu Smith says the change will bring certainty for visitors.

“Some people love a last-minute mission into Tongariro National Park, but it’s never fun if you end up with 30 other people stacked in like sardines, or you’re forced to sleep outside in the rain without a tent.

“With booking, you can still be spontaneous and book last-minute, but booking in advance will ensure you don’t miss out altogether.

“Your booking is adjustable, and it also means we can contact you if changes in track or weather conditions might affect your plans,” Stu says.

Backcountry huts are always unlocked and available as emergency shelter to those who need it.

Any huts currently in the Backcountry Hut Pass will continue to be included, with users able to make a booking online with the relevant pass.

Bookings for these facilities open on 2 December for stays beginning from Friday 5 December.

Bookable huts in Tongariro National Park:

• Blyth Hut
• Mangaehuehu Hut
• Mangaturuturu Hut
• Rangipo Hut
• Whakapapaiti Hut
• Waihohonu Hut
• Mangatepopo Hut

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Source: New Zealand Police

A man allegedly responsible for breaking into a number of vehicles and businesses and helping himself to the contents has landed in Court.

Police have been making enquiries following a number of thefts across Auckland.

Detective Sergeant Mike Mead, Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit, says the first incident happened on 23 August 2023, when a member of the public reported the theft of his laptop, headphones and tools after his vehicle was broken into in Sunnyvale.

“The second incident was on 6 October, when a Mount Eden premises was broken into and about $45,000 worth of electronics were taken.”

He says Police then received a report in relation to two vehicles being broken into on 9 November in a city car park.

“Tools, electronic and personal items, including shoes and a debit card were stolen.

“Officers have been making enquiries in the past few weeks and on Wednesday executed a search warrant at a Kumeū address where a man was taken into custody.”

Detective Sergeant Mead says methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and some of the stolen property was located.

“This arrest sends a clear message; if you target any member of our community with theft, we will hold you to account.

“We continue to encourage anyone with information about suspicious or illicit activity to contact Police immediately with as much information as they can safely gather.”

He says Police are now in the process of returning the stolen goods to their rightful owners.

A 40-year-old man will reappear in Waitākere District Court on 2 March facing multiple charges including theft from a vehicle, receiving property, possession of methamphetamine and taking documents  for pecuniary advantage.

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Holly McKay/NZ Police