Homicide investigation launched after two found dead in Ruatiti

Saturday 13 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 14 Dec 2025, 6:26am

Police have launched a homicide investigation after two people were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti on Saturday afternoon. A scene examination is expected to take several days. The location is situated in the Ruapehu district near Whanganui National Park.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 13 Dec 2025, 10:03pm

   Two people found dead at Ruatiti property as homicide probe begins (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 13 Dec 2025, 10:15pm

   Homicide investigation launched after two found dead in Ruatiti (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSat 13 Dec 2025, 10:42pm

   Homicide investigation launched after two found dead in central North Island (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsSun 14 Dec 2025, 6:26am

   Double homicide probe: Two found dead at rural Ruatiti property (opens in new tab)