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New Zealand's oldest man, Sir Lloyd Geering, dies aged 108

The theologian died on Thursday morning, with a public memorial to be organised at St Andrew's Church.

Covered by 3 sources from New Zealand. First reported by RNZ ·

How 3 newspapers cover this story

  1. RNZNew ZealandFirst report

    New Zealand's oldest man, Sir Lloyd Geering, dies aged 108

    The theologian died on Thursday morning, with a public memorial to be organised at St Andrew's Church.

  2. The New Zealand HeraldNew Zealand

    New Zealand’s oldest man, Sir Lloyd Geering, dies aged 108

    He was knighted in 2009 and was a member of the Order of New Zealand.

  3. StuffNew Zealand

    New Zealand’s oldest living man Sir Lloyd Geering dies aged 108

    The renowned theologian, founding Victoria University professor, and New Zealand’s oldest living man who famously survived a 1967 heresy trial, has died.

Coverage details

3 outlets from New Zealand are covering this story: RNZ, The New Zealand Herald and Stuff. RNZ published it first, on November 5, 2026; the last outlet to join was Stuff, one hour later.

Key names in the coverage: Lloyd Geering, Zealand, St Andrew and Church.

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