Police Ten 7 host and veteran detective Graham Bell dies

Wednesday 8 October 2025 · 7 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 8 Oct 2025, 3:48pm

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Former detective inspector and Police Ten 7 host Graham Bell has died at age 78 following a battle with cancer. His family confirmed he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday.

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1. 1NewsWed 8 Oct 2025, 10:35am

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2. StuffWed 8 Oct 2025, 10:55am

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3. NZ HeraldWed 8 Oct 2025, 11:03am

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4. Otago Daily TimesWed 8 Oct 2025, 11:16am

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