Police defend releasing details after body found in Pomana search

Tuesday 25 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 25 Nov 2025, 3:28pm

Police are defending their decision to release information regarding a body found in the Pukekohe bush, which is believed to be Te Anihana Pomana. The 25-year-old woman had been missing since August 21. Her family has criticised the release of these details following the discovery on Saturday.

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1. RNZTue 25 Nov 2025, 12:06pm

   Police defend releasing details about body found in Te Anihana Pomana search (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesTue 25 Nov 2025, 12:18pm

   Police defend releasing details of discovered body (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 25 Nov 2025, 3:28pm

   Post‑mortem completed after body found in search for Te Anihana Pomana (opens in new tab)