Body found in search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana

Monday 24 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 8 reports · updated Mon 24 Nov 2025, 8:41pm

A body has been found in dense bush near Pukekohe during the search for Te Anihana Pomana. The 25-year-old has been missing since 21 August after leaving an Auckland hotel without her belongings. Her family has criticised police for announcing the discovery before formal identification was completed.

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1. RNZMon 24 Nov 2025, 2:57pm

   Body found in search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana (opens in new tab)

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   • Family of Te Anihana Pomana criticise police over media release on body before formal identification (opens in new tab) Mon 24 Nov 2025, 7:55pm
2. NZ HeraldMon 24 Nov 2025, 2:57pm

   Body found in search for missing Auckland woman Te Anihana Pomana (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 24 Nov 2025, 3:00pm

   ‘Her heart pure gold’: Tragic end to search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana (opens in new tab)

   • ‘Whānau hadn't got the chance’: Family of Te Anihana Pomana criticise police over media release (opens in new tab) Mon 24 Nov 2025, 8:41pm
4. Otago Daily TimesMon 24 Nov 2025, 3:07pm

   Body found in search for missing Dunedin woman (opens in new tab)

   • Media release over missing woman criticised (opens in new tab) Mon 24 Nov 2025, 8:21pm