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Waikato: Missing 16-year-old girl Hannah Eales comes home

Malisha Kumar
Malisha Kumar
Multimedia journalist·Waikato Herald·
14 Aug, 2024 07:00 PMQuick Read

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In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Police investigate meth-laced lollies, NZ pilot crashes stolen helicopter and all eyes on the Official Cash Rate.

Hannah Eales, the 16-year-old girl reported missing from her Te Awamutu address this week has come home.

Her father Josh Eales confirmed to the Waikato Herald she had returned home.

Waikato police were yesterday looking for Hannah Eales who was reported missing around 7.30pm on Tuesday from her Te Awamutu home.

A police spokesperson said yesterday morning inquiries remained ongoing to find her.

In a social media post, police said Eales may have walked to Kihikihi or Ōhaupō.

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Police have been asked for comment.

Hannah Eales has been reported missing and was last seen at her Te Awamutu address at 7.30pm, on August 13. Photo / Waikato Police
Hannah Eales has been reported missing and was last seen at her Te Awamutu address at 7.30pm, on August 13. Photo / Waikato Police

Malisha Kumar is a multimedia journalist based in Hamilton. She joined the Waikato Herald in 2023 after working for Radio 1XX in Whakatāne.


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