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The whānau of a teenager who was found in a burned car near Havelock North last year are making a fresh appeal for information.��

The death of 18-year-old Ariki Rigby was initially treated as unexplained but later became the subject of a homicide investigation.��

Her body was found in a vehicle in River Road Recreational Reserve on September 5 last year after family reported her missing three days earlier.��

Ariki Rigby's body was found in a vehicle in River Road Recreational Reserve on September 5 last year. Photo / Supplied��

As the first anniversary of her death approaches, police and her family are once again asking anyone with information that could help the investigation to come forward.��

Police are also warning against spreading misinformation and to be cautious when discussing the case online.��

In a statement from a whānau spokesperson, the family said they were still mourning Rigby’s death but wanted to move forward by finding those responsible.��

“We are aware of the misinformation that is circulating online and within the community, and the impact it may have on any outcome.”��

Detective Inspector Dave de Lange said they also were focused on holding to account those responsible for her death and giving her family answers.��

“We believe people in the community know what happened to Ariki, but loyalties are preventing them from speaking. Please do the right thing and come forward.”��

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Anyone with information can provide it to police via 105 and reference file number 220905/1265 or contact����on 0800 555 111.��

- RNZ��