Second New Zealander confirmed dead in Thailand

A second New Zealander has been confirmed dead after the devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean.

A middle aged man has now been formerly identified in the Thai town of Krabi.

It is thought the New Zealand death toll may rise to five by the end of today.

The number of New Zealanders unaccounted for has fallen to 36.

Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff said: "We have to fear the worst for some of these people as well.

"There are another three names where we believe the people are dead but we have not been able to get the confirmation for that."

- NEWSTALK ZB