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Police search for wanted man with links to Rotorua and Whakatāne

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Tuxedo Ponini-Kara, 24, has links to Whakatāne and Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

Tuxedo Ponini-Kara, 24, has links to Whakatāne and Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

Police want the public's help to find Tuxedo Ponini-Kara who has warrants for his arrest.

Ponini-Kara, 24, is an associate of the Black Power gang with known links to Whakatāne and Rotorua.

He currently has warrants to arrest for assault with intent to injure and wounding with intent to injure.

The warrants relate to two serious assaults that occurred in the Taneatua and Whakatāne areas.

Any information on his whereabouts can be forwarded to police via 111, 105 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers, 0800 555 11.

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