Family of missing man Sam Newton-Jones say he is dead
"This isn't an update anyone ever imagined we'd have to send," a family friend wrote on a Givealittle page.
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Family of missing man Sam Newton-Jones say he is dead
"This isn't an update anyone ever imagined we'd have to send," a family friend wrote on a Givealittle page.
‘Much loved’ father believed to be dead after going missing in Auckland
Sam Newton-Jones went missing on October 20 in the West Auckland area.
Coverage details
2 outlets from New Zealand are covering this story: RNZ and Stuff. RNZ published it first, on November 9, 2026; the last outlet to join was Stuff, 2 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Sam Newton-Jones, Givealittle and Auckland.

