Tania Dawson wins Miss Universe New Zealand 2016ASHLEY ROPATI/FAIRFAX NZ (l to r) Third place Larissa Allen, Miss Universe NZ Tania Dawson and runner-up Seresa Lapaz. Miss Universe NZ 2016, Tania Dawson. READ MORE:* Live: Miss Universe New Zealand 2016 being crowned in Auckland* Tania Dawson wins Miss Universe New Zealand 2016* Miss Universe is more than just a crown, says Papakura's Tania Dawson* An Invercargill finalist for Miss Universe* Whangerei woman shocked to be Miss Universe finalistASHLEY ROPATI/FAIRFAX NZ Tania Dawson receives her title. ASHLEY ROPATI/FAIRFAX NZ The Miss Universe NZ 2016 Top 10. Past Miss Universe New Zealand winners include New Zealand's most successful entrant, Lorraine Downes, who eventually won the coveted international Miss Universe title in 1983.

Source: Stuff September 03, 2016 10:39 UTC