Coroner’s inquest begins into death of Tauranga toddler Sadie-Leigh Gardner
Today, an inquest began into Sadie-Leigh’s death. The toddler died on March 29, 2019, from what pathologist Dr…
Coroner’s inquest begins into death of primary school teacher Isaac Levings in Wellington Harbour
Levings wandered south past Frank Kitts Park, went behind Whairepo Lagoon and emerged at the west end of…
Coroner’s warning after Auckland mother Angelina Pierre and baby die following motorcycle crash
Pierre was thrown from the machine when rounding a corner and suffered a “significant, non-survivable” head injury. Her…
Efeso Collins’ family react to coroner’s report: ‘Devastated and disappointed’
The coroner found Fa’anānā died of cardiac disease arising from complications of diabetes, obesity and hypertension after suffering…
Coroner’s report details Dr Tom Mulholland’s final months and mental health battle before sudden death
And while the beloved family man was known for his positive persona and selfless generosity, the demons he…
Coroner’s inquest begins into the death of pastor Helen Verry who was crushed by roller door
Today, Verry attended an inquest into his wife’s death asking why she died while working at Church Unlimited…
Rock fishing deaths at The Gap, Northland spur coroner’s call for urgent action on safety signs
The pair had only known each other for four weeks and Babu was a keen fisherman who normally…
Government U-turn: Scott Simpson orders fresh advice on child deaths linked to blind cords
Since 2009, eight small children have died from getting caught in blind cords, mainly roman blind cords. Simpson…
Golden Bay and Waikato farmer fatalities spark tractor hoist safety warning from coroners
Golden Bay farmer Melvin Robinson with sons Brendon (right) and Zane Robinson. Melvin was one of two farmers…
Coroner’s inquest begins into Manurewa death of baby Poseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering
A jury found Poseidyn’s father, Anthony Pickering, not guilty of the baby’s murder in 2022. Coroner Tracey Fitzgibbon…
Coroner’s inquiry continues into 19 people lost in Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland floods
Ahuriri drove away from the fuel stop, and was never seen again. His was the last name added…
Coroner’s findings on Malachi Rain Subecz’s death include call for Oranga Tamariki changes
Earlier inquiries into the boy’s death have put forward measures for preventing the abuse of children, and now…