25 Jul 2025

Police seek information about missing Northland teenager

7:31 pm on 25 July 2025
Missing image of Tumataroa teen from Whangārei

Tumataroa, 14, was last seen on 23 July. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Police are seeking information about a teenager who is missing from Whangārei in Northland.

Tumataroa, who is 14, was last seen on Wednesday.

Police said his family reported him missing and were concerned for his health as he required medication.

Police said anyone who had seen Tumataroa or who knew where he was should call 111 and quote file number 250725/1371.

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