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Carmen murder police track two men
Police are believed to have tracked the movements in Waikato of two men who knew Carmen Thomas - at the time that her car was abandoned in Hamilton.
CCTV footage clue in Carmen inquiry
The sister of murdered mum Carmen Thomas has broken her silence as new information emerges about the police inquiry.
Relief, agony as Lucas' body found
Police say the discovery of missing four-year-old Lucas Ward's body was a relief for searchers but "incredibly distressing" for his family.
Police revisit Whitford for Carmen clues
Police hunting for the killer of Carmen Thomas returned to a stretch of rural road in southeast Auckland yesterday to search for clues.
New Facebook evidence on Carmen
Police investigating the disappearance of Carmen Thomas say they are closer to catching her killer and Facebook yesterday produced a new clue.
Police wind down hunt for Lucas
As police pull out of the search for 4-year-old Lucas Ward, the head of the investigation has admitted the Gisborne boy may never be found, but his family are not giving up.
Search for Lucas to be downgraded
The grandfather of missing Gisborne toddler Lucas Ward says the family hasn't given up hope and will keep on searching.
Search at river mouth for tot
As the search for Gisborne pre-schooler Lucas Ward enters its sixth day, police have no plans to scale down their search.
Community rallies to help find Lucas
The disappearance of preschooler Lucas Ward has "ripped at the heart" of the Gisborne community.
Police '99% sure' Lucas not in river
Gisborne police were again checking the Waimata River for missing boy Lucas Ward this morning, despite being "99 per cent sure" he wasn't there.
Police search cupboards for Lucas
Police looking for Gisborne 4-year-old Lucas Ward have been searching wardrobes in homes near where the youngster disappeared.
'Criminal option' in play in search for Lucas
Police searching for missing Gisborne boy Lucas Ward have for the first time admitted he may have been the victim of foul play. They also want two kayakers seen at the time of Lucas' disappearance to come forward.
Carmen's body thought to be in bush
The body of murdered Aucklander Carmen Thomas is believed to have been dumped in bush southeast of Auckland.
Mother's plea: Just have a look
The mother of missing Gisborne boy Lucas Ward believes he may have got lost following a dog and been forced to shelter somewhere.
Parents join plea for help to find son
Jessica and Damon Ward today appealed for people to take five minutes to check all around their properties in case their "curious little boy" had got lost and taken shelter.