2009 - 3 News' choice of the year's top stories

It has been a big year for news; high profile court cases, tragic natural disasters and an historic election. Take a moment to look through some of the stories and pictures that shaped 2009.

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'Hero' mauled to death at Lion Man's Zion wildlife park

Susan Boyle loses out in final of Britain's Got Talent

David Bain found not guilty

Weatherston guilty of murder

Aisling lay in drain metres from searchers

Board recommends Wanganui be spelled with an 'h'

David Tua: I didn't think it was going to be that easy

Xue has emotional outburst at guilty verdict

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3News - Sonny Bill Williams in his dressing room poses with his belt and supporters after winning the New Zealand Heavyweight Belt title boxing fight

Sonny Bill title fight - was it a farce?

Sonny Bill Williams defeated Clarence Tillman III in the first round of the New Zealand Professional Boxing Association heavyweight title, with many fans and commentators calling the fight a farce – what’s your opinion on the fight?

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