Police seek two men after Te Puke shooting death

Tuesday 28 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 28 Oct 2025, 12:15pm

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Tristan Oakes, 29, died in hospital on Saturday after being shot at his home in Te Puke. Police are searching for Joseph Yorke and Kanan Clarke in connection with the homicide. Authorities have described the two men as dangerous and advised the public not to approach them.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 28 Oct 2025, 10:48am

   Te Puke homicide victim named, cops hunt two ‘dangerous’ men in connection (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 28 Oct 2025, 10:50am

   Man fatally shot in Te Puke named, pair sought by police (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 28 Oct 2025, 11:02am

   Te Puke homicide: Police seek two men after death of Tristan Oakes (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 28 Oct 2025, 12:15pm

   'Do not approach': Search for duo after man killed in Te Puke (opens in new tab)