Search intensifies for missing Christchurch teenager

Sunday 28 September 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Sun 28 Sep 2025, 10:07am

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, NZ Police, Land Search and Rescue, Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Police are using drones, boats, and land teams to search for 17-year-old Marley, who was last seen in Ōpāwa on Friday afternoon. His vehicle was later located in Sumner, prompting extensive searches of the coastline and bays surrounding Scarborough.

How they headlined it

9:39am

1. 1NewsSun 28 Sep 2025, 9:39am

   CCTV appeal as search ramps up for missing Christchurch teenager (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 28 Sep 2025, 9:41am

   Land and sea search for missing teen Marley (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 28 Sep 2025, 9:52am

   Search for missing Christchurch teen continues (opens in new tab)

4. The PressSun 28 Sep 2025, 9:53am

   Drones, boats used in search for missing Christchurch teen (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSun 28 Sep 2025, 10:00am

   Search for missing Christchurch teen ramps up (opens in new tab)

6. NZ HeraldSun 28 Sep 2025, 10:07am

   Search continues for missing Christchurch teen Marley: Police focus on bays around Sumner (opens in new tab)