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8 Jan 2026 16:18
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    Otago rescue teams have located a body on the southern side of Mount Huxley

    Otago rescue teams have located a body on the southern side of Mount Huxley


    It was found around nine this morning.

    It's suspected to be that of missing 20-year-old tramper Connor Purvis - who failed to return from hike on the 30th of December.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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