New ZealandReclusive son killed dementia-stricken mother with sword in grisly murder-suicideCoroner's report highlights family's isolation and rejected offers of help.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stupid and immature': Hoons' burnouts at intersection contributed to tourist's death near HastingsA coroner said the damage to the intersection was a contributing factor to the collision.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumAucklandNational scandal: Inquest finally delivers answers on Malachi Subecz murder'He was just a very, very special kid to me' - his mum described herself as a pushover02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ultimate sacrifice': Capsized jetskiier died after giving lifejacket to struggling brother23 Jul 05:00 AM
Christchurch‘Pulling my son’s integrity apart’: Mum reacts to coroner’s call for law change after charity boxing death22 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandVeteran drag racer died in 250km/h crash after parachute issue, coroner finds22 Jul 05:00 PM
Auckland'Sustained period of cruelty': Starship doctor slates child protection agency failings16 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandMalachi Subecz inquest: Cousin made 10 attempts in three days to raise alarm about carer 15 Jul 01:19 AM
Auckland'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son 14 Jul 02:41 AM
New Zealand'Increased risk': Warnings after DJ dies from fatal drug mix at Splore music festival Simon Garside performed as a DJ on the final day of Splore '23. Hours later, he was dead. 13 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Incorrectly coded': Ambulance arrives four hours after 111 call to find woman deadShe was struggling to breathe on the morning of Christmas Eve when she called for help.08 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouple jailed for neglect of 4-year-old were suspected of his murderAshton Cresswell died in April 2017 from non-accidental head and bowel injuries.07 Jul 06:44 PM
AucklandCoroner expresses ‘deep concerns’ after man dies waiting for ambulance despite five calls to 111St John has apologised 'unreservedly' for the distress caused to Wenyi Chen's family.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island detectives appointed to take fresh look at Gore toddler Lachie Jones' death A coroner has slammed the previous two investigations, and directed a third to take place.01 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandDeath of inmate at Auckland's Mt Eden prison being treated as a homicideThe man died following an 'incident' at the prison on Friday afternoon.28 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandMt Eden prison inmate dies after 'incident': Corrections, police and coroner launch probesPolice are investigating and have notified the man’s next of kin.27 Jun 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTV producer fell asleep on couch and never woke up: Heartbroken fiancée's fight for answersInquiry launched after expectant dad dies following shoulder surgery at private hospital.27 Jun 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan's death after surgery: Private hospital changes policy over prescribing alcoholThe late TV producer's fiancée claims prescription “far out of touch with best practice”.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFather of teen killed in motorbike crash says a key decision would have saved his sonAuckland teen Phoenix Boltar died after crashing into a concrete power pole at night.24 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWoman lay dead in flat for two days, care worker assumed she was sleepingMusic played as Ruth Finau lay dead in her small flat in South Auckland.23 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandLeague player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trendTere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league. 18 Jun 11:35 PM
New ZealandClarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizingThe boat's skipper later pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fallTwo people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.14 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Shambles': Coroner slams police probe, calls for fresh inquiry into Gore 3yo’s deathThe coroner blasted police for their initial investigation into Lachie Jones' death.13 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones: Coroner to deliver findings six years on from toddler's deathThe coroner's findings are to be released in Invercargill today. 12 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandToddler died from 'invisible' head injury after fall at daycareThe boy might have survived if he received prompt treatment, the coroner said.11 Jun 10:06 PM
New ZealandMan on meth hit water at 98km/h after Wellington crane leapJarreth Colquhoun waved to a crowd below before jumping into Wellington Harbour. 10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incalculable misery': Neighbour drove over 6-year-old girl twiceFamily moves town after fatal driveway death, described as 'preventable' by coroner. 01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver dies after rolling car in a Waikato paddock Police said the coroner will investigate the cause of the death.31 May 12:26 AM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandToddler drowns in septic tank: Coroner says focus should be on safety, not blameWhanganui toddler Kelvin Chand fell into an uncovered septic tank on lifestyle block.26 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFamily want answers from men who left a hitchhiker to die alone, trapped in crashed carPolice never charged anyone after Hemi Rapaea's death on SH2, south of Hastings, in 2016.20 May 05:00 PM
