20 Jun 2013

Search for Rawene woman

9:43 pm on 20 June 2013

Police in the Far North are mounting a search in south Hokianga for any sign of a Rawene woman who has been missing since 9 June.

The Honda Ms Moka was driving.

The Honda Ms Moka was driving. Photo: RNZ

Barbara Ann Moka.

Barbara Ann Moka. Photo: RNZ

Serious fears are now held for the safety of Barbara Ann Moka, 38, a mother of four.

Detective Senior Sergeant Rhys Johnston said Ms Moka attended a tangi at the Omanaia marae that weekend with her partner.

He has told police they had a car crash and returned to the marae early on Sunday morning, but Ms Moka later left without him.

People from as far away as Wellington attended the tangi and police want to contact all of them.