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Police Renew Appeal for Pair Missing in Ōpōtiki River

5 Oct 2026 2:31 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police renew an urgent appeal for two people who entered the Ōtara River in Ōpōtiki on Sunday morning, confirming the missing pair are an adult male and female.

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