Detective Inspector Joel Syme, of Christchurch, said in a statement the search for the remains of Anaru Moana (37) was continuing yesterday. A specialist police search team from Christchurch could be seen searching in rough terrain at Bortons Pond area near Duntroon yesterday. Police believe Mr Moana was murdered following his disappearance from Waimate late last year. Members of a specialist police search team from Christchurch pick their way through rough ground near Bortons Pond near Duntroon yesterday afternoon. Police are committed to finding Mr Moana and returning him to his whanau, Det Insp Syme said.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 30, 2022 03:12 UTC