Police can advise the woman reported missing from the Bay of Islands has been located.

On Monday, Police issued an appeal for the 31-year-old last seen around Opua Marina.

We can advise that the woman was located in the Waiomio area earlier this afternoon. She is safe.

Police thank our community for sharing the earlier appeal.

ENDS

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A trip to court beckons for two alleged burglars who targeted a west Auckland property while the homeowners were overseas.

Between 11 June and 18 June, two offenders allegedly entered a Te Atatū home and stole a significant amount of property.

Detective Sergeant Anna Freestone, Waitematā West Tactical Crime Unit, says a vigilant neighbour raised the alarm after noticing the front door wide open and a vehicle missing from the driveway. 

“The owners were notified and it was discovered the home had been ransacked.