Sam Newton-Jones missing: Search continues near Piha after car found

‌NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Inflation persistent and widespread, Luxon and Hipkins both score low in survey of CEOs | Friday, October 23, 2026. Video / NZ HeraldA search continues into its third day for a “much-loved” Auckland father of two whose car was found at a popular walking track near Piha Beach. Sam Newton-Jones, 33, was last seen at his workplace in nearby Henderson on Tuesday afternoon. This afternoon, a for Newton-Jones’ family was set up to support his wife, Annie Newton-Jones, and their children Lou and Juno.