Police search for missing Christchurch teenager via helicopter

Friday 3 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 3 Oct 2025, 2:12pm

Authorities are using a helicopter to search the Scarborough and Godley Head coastlines for 17-year-old Marley Purdue. He has been missing for one week, and police have requested that the public avoid these areas during the operation. More than 70 people have participated in the search efforts so far.

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1. RNZFri 3 Oct 2025, 1:26pm

   Police ask public to stay away from Scarborough, Godley Head during search for Christchurch teen (opens in new tab)

2. The PressFri 3 Oct 2025, 1:34pm

   Search for missing teen Marley Purdue takes to the skies (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 3 Oct 2025, 2:12pm

   Mother of missing Christchurch teen Marley thanks searchers, police ask public to stay away (opens in new tab)