Police search for man wanted in Ruatiti double homicide

Tuesday 16 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 16 Dec 2025, 3:58pm

Police have issued an arrest warrant for 29-year-old Mitchell Cole following the discovery of two bodies at a rural property in Ruatiti on Saturday. Authorities are searching for Cole and have warned the public not to approach him.

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1. 1NewsTue 16 Dec 2025, 1:38pm

   Search continues for man over Ruatiti double homicide (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 16 Dec 2025, 1:38pm

   Ruatiti double homicide: Police issue arrest warrant for Mitchell Cole, hunt continues for wanted man (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 16 Dec 2025, 3:45pm

   Public warned to stay away from man sought over double murder (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 16 Dec 2025, 3:58pm

   Public warned about man sought over double murder (opens in new tab)