Manhunt continues for person of interest in Ruatiti double homicide

Monday 22 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 23 Dec 2025, 11:55am

Police are searching for 29-year-old Mitchell Cole following the deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole at their Ruatiti property. Cole is considered a person of interest and is believed to be armed and dangerous. He is reportedly travelling with a dog.

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1. StuffMon 22 Dec 2025, 12:03pm

   Manhunt for son continues after parents found dead in Ruatiti (opens in new tab)

   • Police name Ruatiti homicide victims as manhunt for son continues (opens in new tab) Tue 23 Dec 2025, 11:55am
2. RNZMon 22 Dec 2025, 12:24pm

   Ruatiti homicide: Police search bush for person of interest Mitchell Cole (opens in new tab)

   • What we know about the Ruatiti double homicide as search for Mitchell Cole continues (opens in new tab) Tue 23 Dec 2025, 11:45am
3. NZ HeraldMon 22 Dec 2025, 12:44pm

   Police investigating double homicide search Ruatiti bush for ‘person of interest’ Mitchell Cole and dog (opens in new tab)