Teenager found after escaping youth justice facility near Christchurch

Sunday 14 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 14 Dec 2025, 9:48am

In this story Oranga Tamariki

A teenager who fled the Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo facility in Rolleston on Saturday morning has been located. Police used an Eagle helicopter to find the boy at 4.15am today. Oranga Tamariki has confirmed that he is back in custody.

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1. Otago Daily TimesSun 14 Dec 2025, 9:05am

   Boy who fled youth justice facility found (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 14 Dec 2025, 9:10am

   Rolleston youth justice escape: Teen found after Eagle helicopter search (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSun 14 Dec 2025, 9:48am

   Teen who fled youth justice facility found (opens in new tab)

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