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Stuntman mystery solved
Police have solved the mystery of a Russian stuntman who went missing between Taupō and Tūrangi more than 22 years ago.
Remains thought to be missing stunt man
Police are seeking photos of a Russian stuntman who went missing in 2002, in the hope the image can help identify partial remains located at Motutere earlier this year.
Crashed car found but driver’s been missing for a week
Despite extensive ground and air searches a man is still missing on the Central Plateau.
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