Coroner orders joint inquest after four children die in motocross crashes
Jack Willson of Cambridge died at the age of 10 in a motocross crash. Photo / Supplied Jack’s…
Drink-driver Zejayohn Hurinui killed elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from driving, coroner finds
His mother told police she had travelled from out of town to support her son at court. After…
Mongrel Mob leader Heil Dogg felt ‘trapped in gang position’ before death, coroner finds
In his report, Coroner Wilton said Benson had mental health difficulties, and had three stints in care between…
Coroner finds ‘sub-optimal’ record-keeping before post-op death of Gisborne woman
“Had they known, I am satisfied that a different post-operative care plan would have been arranged.” Private surgery…
Teen friends killed as car rolls 98m on mountain in drunk crash
Neither had been wearing seatbelts, he said. “Although there is no evidence to indicate whether either or both…
Coroner finds church leader Tēvita Moeakiola drowned after boat capsize off Musick Point
A Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) report stated that hypothermia was likely a contributing factor given sea temperatures at…
Coroner labels temporary pools a ‘grave hazard’ after drowning of Napier toddler
Aromaia’s death is the fifth involving a temporary pool since 2014. In findings released today, Coroner Heidi Wrigley…
Coroner urges action after Northland girl’s death linked to lap belt, fatigue, alcohol
The coroner said Joshwyn was in a car driven by her mother Marino Wikaira on State Highway 12,…
Lake Rotomā fatal crash: Coroner finds Juliet Kaipara drowned, calls for improved road barriers
Kaipara was remembered online at the time of her death as a person with an “infectious laugh” who…
Coroner rules on death of Wellington diver Jinting Guo whose body has never been found
Jinting Guo, 35, who was last seen in Tītahi Bay, north of Wellington in October 2023. Photo/ Supplied.…
Teen’s driving inexperience and alcohol consumption led to fatal crash near Taupō, says coroner
The coroner’s findings said initially the pair had planned for Kimi Jnr to pick Te Pairi up from…
Coroner: Deaths of friends on way to Rhythm & Vines an ‘avoidable tragedy’
The exchange turned violent and the fight spilled from the back of the car they were in and…