Body of Te Anihana Pomana formally identified by police

Monday 1 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 1 Dec 2025, 1:30pm

Police have formally identified the body of 25-year-old Te Anihana Pomana, which was discovered in dense bush in Pukekohe on 22 November. Ms Pomana went missing in Auckland in August after leaving a hotel. Her death has now been referred to the coroner.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 1 Dec 2025, 12:33pm

   Death of Te Anihana Pomana referred to coroner, body formally identified (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 1 Dec 2025, 12:46pm

   Police confirm body found is that of Te Anihana Pomana (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 1 Dec 2025, 1:09pm

   Body of Te Anihana Pomana formally identified (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 1 Dec 2025, 1:30pm

   Police formally identify Dunedin woman's body (opens in new tab)