Whanganui Police are seeking the public's help to locate 29-year-old Tui Shane Hoani Rippon.
Rippon, who has a warrant to arrest, has family in the Whanganui and South Taranaki areas and is believed to be regularly travelling between the two areas.
Police say Rippon is dangerous and should not be approached by the public.
Information can be provided to Whanganui Police Intel on 06 349 0659 or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.