Home / New ZealandPolice hunt drug user wanted for assaultAPNZ13 Oct, 2012 12:17 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditDaniel Minogue. Photo / FileDaniel Minogue. Photo / FilePolice are hunting for a man, potentially armed and wanted for seriously assaulting his partner.Daniel Minogue, 31, was last seen in Nelson on October 5 but has ties to the Bay of Plenty District, in particular Taupo, Turangi and Rotorua. He is described as Maori, approximately 176cm tall with dark hair. Minogue is a known drug user and is believed to have a firearm in his possession so should not be approached, a police spokeswoman says.He drives a distinctive black BMW but could have access to other vehicles, including a grey 2-door Nissan Pulsar.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.It is also possible he was travelling with a male associate.Any sightings of Minogue should be reported immediately to police and anyone who had any knowledge of his whereabouts are also asked to contact the nearest police station.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandFatal late-night crash in Central Hawke’s Bay17 Dec 08:32 PMNew ZealandOur best and brightest: Hawke's Bay's duxes on their plans for the future17 Dec 08:25 PMNew Zealand|Updated'It's unusual for Gore': Cops hunt gunman after two people shot17 Dec 08:20 PMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.