Auckland police are looking for a man they have described as "dangerous" who has connections to the Bay of Plenty area.
A parole recall warrant has been issued for Stephen Ngawhau for breaching release conditions.
An appeal for information went out nationwide when Ngawhau's face aired on Police Ten 7 on Thursday night.
Ngawhau, aka Steven Nankivell and Steven Wilson, is 55 and described as 179cm tall and medium build.