Mother and toddler missing - Can you help police?
A mother and her three-year-old daughter have been reported missing from the Mount Maunganui area.
Hazel Phillips, believed to have her daughter Lexi with her, went missing late Wednesday night. The 27-year-old was last seen driving a white 1999 Toyota Corolla, registration YN4180.
"Police and Hazel's family have concerns for her welfare," police said in a statement. If anyone sees Phillips or the car, please call police on 111. More details here
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