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Dan Hutchinson 08/10/2025 Dan Hutchinson 08/10/2025

Man missing in Waiotapu thermal area

Police are asking people near Waiotapu Loop Road to search their property for anything that may relate to the search for Jayleb-Che Dean, 36, who has been missing since Tuesday, September 30.

Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025 Dan Hutchinson 22/05/2025

Stuntman mystery solved

Police have solved the mystery of a Russian stuntman who went missing between Taupō and Tūrangi more than 22 years ago.

Dan Hutchinson 25/04/2025 Dan Hutchinson 25/04/2025

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.