# Samuel McAlister Found After Three Years

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-06-22T06:33:17+00:00
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After nearly three years of agonizing uncertainty, Samuel McAlister has been found — his remains discovered on Motukaramarama Island, a sacred site for local iwi, by a sailor who’s now hailed as an angel for the family. DNA confirmation finally brought closure to his grieving mother, Haidee Ainsley, and his three young children, as police and the coroner officially acknowledge his death. The family, honoring tradition, will not recover his body again and is now preparing a proper funeral to lay Samuel to rest — a painful but necessary step toward healing for a family who showed extraordinary strength through this ordeal. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d3968e23d6449534

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