Search continues for missing Tokoroa teacher near Rotorua

Tuesday 7 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 7 Oct 2025, 7:22pm

Police and Search and Rescue are searching for 36-year-old Jayleb-Che Dean, who has been missing since 30 September. He was last seen at the hot and cold pools on Waiotapu Loop Road. Authorities are asking anyone who visited the area last Tuesday or Wednesday to provide information.

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1. Waikato TimesTue 7 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   ‘It feels like there's no urgency’ - friends fears for missing teacher (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 7 Oct 2025, 5:55pm

   Missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean, last seen in Rotorua, described as ‘full of life’ (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 7 Oct 2025, 6:22pm

   Search for Jayleb-Che, missing near popular Rotorua natural pools (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 7 Oct 2025, 6:46pm

   Police appeal in search for missing teacher (opens in new tab)

5. StuffTue 7 Oct 2025, 7:22pm

   Police seek help to find Tokoroa teacher who went missing near Rotorua a week ago (opens in new tab)