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Man Charged with Double Murder in December 2025 Ruatiti Homicides

7 May 2026 10:25 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A 30-year-old man faces murder charges for the December 2025 deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole. Police continue to search the Murumuru Road scene for a missing, potentially modified semi-automatic shotgun while appealing for public information.

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Police Continue Search for Mitchell Cole in Ruatiti Double Homicide

22 Dec 2025 11:44 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police are asking anyone heading into the bush in Ruatiti to stay alert and report any unusual findings as the search continues for Mitchell Cole, wanted in connection with a double homicide.

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Police Seek Person of Interest in Ruatiti Double Homicide

15 Dec 2025 11:00 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police are seeking public assistance to locate Mitchell Cole, 29, in connection with a double homicide in Ruatiti. Cole is considered a person of interest and should not be approached.

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