Search for Kim Bambus suspended for the night

Waitemata police have suspended the day's search for missing woman Kim Bambus, who hasn't been seen since Friday. 

Detective Inspector Hayden Mander says they're offering Ms Bambus' family support in a difficult time, while they continue to look. 

"Inflatable surf lifesaving boats and the Police Eagle Helicopter have conducted further aerial sweeps of the coastline this afternoon, however there has been no sign of Kim," Mr Mander says. 

The 21-year-old was last seen in Ponsonby, and told friends she was heading to Piha for a run. Her yellow Hyundai was found near the entrance to the Mercer Bay loop track at 1am on Saturday. 

She was last seen wearing a pink exercise top and shorts, while potentially carrying a black jacket.

Insp Mander on Sunday said nothing, including foul play, could be ruled out yet. 

"We are still keeping an open mind as to what has happened to Kim, and we very much remain hopeful that she remains alive and will be found alive."

The search will resume at around 8:30am, as they sweep the Mercer Bay and shoreline areas in nearby spots. 

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