Te Anihana Pomana missing person case

The story so far

A 25-year-old woman has been missing since 21 August 2025, when she was last seen leaving the SkyCity Hotel in Auckland's CBD just after 5am, leaving her belongings behind.^{29 Aug 2025; 11, 25 Sep 2025} Her family and police made public appeals, police released footage of her last known movements, and her family released a new photograph; police said they did not suspect foul play.^{5, 6 Sep 2025} Police expanded the search, saying no confirmed sightings had been made, and later confirmed she had withdrawn cash from her bank account before she disappeared.^{11 Sep 2025; 1, 2 Oct 2025} On 22 November a body was found in dense bush near Pukekohe, and police later formally identified it as the missing woman and referred her death to the coroner.^{24 Nov 2025; 1 Dec 2025} Her family criticised police for announcing the discovery before formal identification was completed, and police defended releasing the details.^{24, 25 Nov 2025}

Latest

Her death has now been referred to the coroner.^{1 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 29 Aug 2025Woman last seen leaving SkyCity Hotel early on 21 August.
2. 6 Sep 2025Family releases new photograph; police do not suspect foul play.
3. 2 Oct 2025Police confirm woman withdrew cash before she disappeared.
4. 5 Nov 2025Police renew appeal; no positive leads identified yet.
5. 24 Nov 2025Body found in Pukekohe bush; family criticises early announcement.
6. 1 Dec 2025Police formally identify body; death referred to coroner.

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