Police requesting help from residents
Police are appealing appeal for sightings of missing man David Huggan.
The details:
- Mr Huggan left his bright blue, Mitsubishi Triton ute, at the top of Sainsbury Road, Mt Pirongia Waikato, on Tuesday 12 December, at about 4.30pm.
- He was last seen wearing a light green/blue tee-shirt and dark coloured shirt (as pictured), David was bare foot.
- Teams from Police Search and Rescue, and Land Search and rescue, are continuing to search the Pirongia mountain bike park area.
- Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the Pirongia Mountain bike park area on 12 December from 4.30pm who may have seen Mr Huggan or have information that may assist with the search.
- Police would like to thank the outstanding effort from the Land SAR teams and FENZ and send their respects to the friends and family of Mr Huggan.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police via 105 referencing file number 231213/6223.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri
From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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