Coroner wants public banned from Papanui Point after fishermen Olson Canatoy, Eric Dabalos drown
Today, a coroner has called for the public to be banned from the popular rock fishing spot in…
Night shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigue
As he drove home about 7.30am the next day, Te Whare crossed the centre line of the road…
Death of Te Anihana Pomana referred to coroner, body formally identified
Friend said the police can advise that the body found in Pukekohe on November 22 “has been formally…
Coroner finds diving death of Aaron Matthews near East Cape was preventable
Coroner Katherine Greig said inexperience and “unsafe diving practices”, including incorrectly assembled scuba equipment, contributed to the tragedy,…
Double-fatal Kaimai crash: Coroner finds driver under the influence of cannabis
Coroner Dunn said Wilson “tragically” died at the scene, and Chase succumbed to his “significant injuries” in Waikato…
Carla Murray’s drug and alcohol crash death spurs coroner to warn of ‘catastrophic effects’
Today, Associate Coroner Stephen Burdes issued findings into her death, in which he said the outcome was an…
Coroner finds Leonard Collett’s fatal fall in Taranaki Base Hospital ED was ‘foreseeable and preventable’
While waiting to be transferred to a ward, he was seen struggling to get back into bed after…
Aydan Brown disappearance: Police refer missing Hamilton man’s case to coroner
Hetet said not having any answers made it a “lonely world” for her. “You’re not able to put…
Coroner urges awareness after Whakatāne teen’s accidental death from ‘huffing’ toxic butane
She soon realised Faith was gasping for air and called for help. But Faith died in hospital from…
Coroner: Warnings over cardan shaft brakes after Graeme Rabbits killed by roll-away vehicle
Then it began to roll. The other worker was standing up, and facing the telehandler, and was able…
Fatal Te Awamutu crash: Mamaku mechanic Daniel Wood’s death ‘so avoidable’ – Coroner
A toxicology analysis report found methamphetamine and a “small amount of alcohol” – below the legal limit to…
Coroner: Anzac MacDonald died after explosion while lighting kerosene-powered fridge
The fridge itself had been at the holiday home in Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds for more…