Missing woman's mother flies home

Teresa Scott came to NZ to meet with police and appeal for news of her daughter, Carmen Thomas. Photo / Steven McNicholl

The mother of missing woman Carmen Thomas has a lonely flight back to her native South Africa with no positive news.

Teresa Scott is on her way home after coming out to New Zealand to meet with police.

Detective Inspector Mark Benefield said some people have come forward to police but they have been unable to corroborate sightings.

"We are frustrated that there haven't been any corroborated sightings of Carmen and her belongings since June 27, but we have reassured Teresa we will continue in the hunt for her daughter," Mr Benefield said.

Ms Thomas, 32, has not been seen alive since July 1, and police say her disappearance is looking sinister.

"We have been frank with Teresa and have acknowledged her worst fears - that the circumstances of Carmen's disappearance are sinister," Mr Benefield said.

He said police were still trawling through CCTV footage.

Mr Benefield said it was important that anyone who recalled seeing Carmen's dark Nissan Pulsar car anywhere between June 27 and July 13 - when it was recovered by Police in Hamilton - contacts the investigation team.

"Anyone who has seen Carmen since June 27 - or any of her previously publicised personal belongings like the distinctive turquoise handbag - needs to contact us on 0800 537 735 so we can put as much information as possible into the mix of the investigation into her mysterious disappearance," he said.

Mr Benefield said anonymous callers can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.