The mystery disappearance of a man and his stepson has made it to court, to determine whether the pair are alive or dead.
John Beckenridge and his 11-year-old stepson Mike Zhou-Beckenridge have been missing since March 2015.
There's been one confirmed sighting since - in the Catlins in Southland. John's car was recovered from the water there - but there was no sign of any bodies.
A coroner is now hearing the last texts sent by John to his ex-wife - who believes her son and her former partner are still alive. Rachel Graham has been in court.
