Police continue search for man wanted in connection with mother's death

Wednesday 26 November 2025 · 7 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 26 Nov 2025, 7:05pm

Police are still searching for Jeremy Robertson, who is wanted in connection with the death of his mother, Karen Gilbert-Palmer, in Pahīatua. The 74-year-old was found dead at her Arthur Street home on 15 October. Authorities believe Robertson could still be in the Rotorua area.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 26 Nov 2025, 3:11pm

   Hunt continues for son, six weeks after mother's death (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZWed 26 Nov 2025, 3:27pm

   Hunt for man six weeks after Pahīatua mother's death continues (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato Times via RNZWed 26 Nov 2025, 5:09pm

   Pahīatua homicide: Police continue hunt for Jeremy Robertson six weeks after mother's death (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab), RNZ (opens in new tab)

4. StuffWed 26 Nov 2025, 7:05pm

   Friend who found her body speaks out as police hunt for son over mother's death (opens in new tab)