Amber alert issued for missing 15-year-old in New Plymouth

Saturday 8 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 8 Aug, 8:17am

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Police issued an amber alert for Taya Briskie after she ran into a bush area on Hobart Drive around midnight. The teenager reportedly left her home following an argument with her mother. Search efforts have been conducted by police in the New Plymouth area.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 8 Aug, 7:02am

   Police issue amber alert for 15-year-old Taya Briskie missing from Spotswood, New Plymouth (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 8 Aug, 8:17am

   Teen girl reported missing in New Plymouth found (opens in new tab)