They abandoned a vehicle on Hukanui Road about 7pm.

A search of the area was conducted last night, including by Eagle helicopter, but the people weren't able to be located.

Police say they're continuing to follow several lines of enquiry.

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25 Dec: Two people are injured after a stabbing in Ngaruawahia, north of Hamilton, overnight

25 Dec: Three people will appear in Youth Court in the coming days after an aggravated robbery in Hamilton yesterday morning involving a stolen vehicle

24 Dec: Police have charged a man with murder in relation to a 55-year-old's death in Hamilton last week

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