New ZealandPolice wind down hunt for LucasAs 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.22 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSearch for Lucas to be downgradedThe grandfather of missing Gisborne toddler Lucas Ward says the family hasn't given up hope and will keep on searching.22 Aug 06:40 AM
New ZealandSearch at river mouth for totAs the search for Gisborne pre-schooler Lucas Ward enters its sixth day, police have no plans to scale down their search.21 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCommunity rallies to help find LucasThe disappearance of preschooler Lucas Ward has "ripped at the heart" of the Gisborne community.21 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandPolice '99% sure' Lucas not in riverGisborne police were again checking the Waimata River for missing boy Lucas Ward this morning, despite being "99 per cent sure" he wasn't there.20 Aug 09:08 PM
New ZealandPolice search cupboards for LucasPolice looking for Gisborne 4-year-old Lucas Ward have been searching wardrobes in homes near where the youngster disappeared.20 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Criminal option' in play in search for LucasPolice 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.20 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandCarmen's body thought to be in bushThe body of murdered Aucklander Carmen Thomas is believed to have been dumped in bush southeast of Auckland.19 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandMother's plea: Just have a lookThe mother of missing Gisborne boy Lucas Ward believes he may have got lost following a dog and been forced to shelter somewhere.19 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandParents join plea for help to find sonJessica 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.19 Aug 07:11 AM
New ZealandPolice again check river for missing boyA police dive squad is again scouring the Waimata River as the search for missing four-year-old Gisborne boy Lucas Ward enters its third day.19 Aug 12:10 AM
New ZealandCarmen officers visit ex-partner's workPolice visited the workplace of missing escort Carmen Thomas' ex-partner while he was out of the office.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice scour river, streets for missing four-year-oldThe frantic mother of a Gisborne preschooler was last night clinging to the hope her boy is alive, more than 40 hours after he vanished.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice 'increasingly concerned' about missing boyGisborne residents are being urged to search their properties for Lucas Ward, 4.18 Aug 06:44 AM
New ZealandMissing boy, 4, known to 'wander off'The police dive squad is searching a Gisborne river close to the home where a four-year-old boy disappeared yesterday.17 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandPolice check Carmen tip-offThe police hunt for the killer of Carmen Thomas today moved to rural southeast Auckland, after a newly reported sighting of her car around the time she went missing.17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandFamily hunts through night for lost boy, 4Lucas Ward's family 'just turned around and he wasn't there', police say. Photo / NZPA17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice move Carmen search to WhitfordPolice investigating the death of Carmen Thomas will tomorrow concentrate on a rural area 30km southeast of central Auckland.17 Aug 10:15 AM
New ZealandPig hunter found safe and wellThe 69-year-old pig hunter who went missing last night near Wanganui has been found safe and well.16 Aug 10:36 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing Russell manPolice dive squad members continue to search for a Northland man presumed drowned after he tried to row across a bay in rough weather.16 Aug 10:14 PM
New ZealandWheelie bin may hold clue to murderPolice investigating the murder of Carmen Thomas say a missing recycling bin from her home could be a vital clue in the search for her body.16 Aug 01:17 AM
New ZealandCarmen murder shock sets inFamily and friends desperate for news of missing woman Carmen Thomas are grappling with evidence of murder.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice say Carmen killedPolice are hunting for a killer after admitting for the first time last night they believe missing escort Carmen Thomas is dead.14 Aug 05:30 PM
