Mitchell Cole. Photo: Supplied / NZ PolicePolice say they are looking to identify a second man as part of the Ruatiti homicide investigation, as the hunt for Mitchell Cole continues. Friends of sheep farmer Brendon Cole and wife Trina said they were found dead at their Murumuru Road property on 13 December. Son Mitchell Cole, 29, has been named as a person of interest by police. Police also want to speak with anyone who was in or around Ruatiti Road at the time.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 20, 2025 19:24 UTC