New ZealandFather acquitted of murder says toddler and baby had 'a scuffle' before son's deathAnthony Pickering said he gave his daughter a 'whack on the bum' for making the baby cry.16 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandClue to woman's death found on her phone after she had diedDebra Jacobs died peacefully in her sleep in 2023 but her cause of death remains unknown.13 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandRelative of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police over claim father confessedPoseidyn Reigns Hemopo-Pickering was 10 months old when he died in 2020. 13 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumBusinessHeart attack, not EV glitch, blamed in death of man found in locked car08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeadly farm accidents: Farmers died days apart lifting vehicles with tractor forks05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We need to move faster': Calls to ban portable pools after baby drowns on Boxing Day04 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandMother of baby who died of head injuries admits lying to police, but claims father slapped him04 Mar 04:51 AM
New Zealand'No way of knowing': Tradie killed in sunstrike crash wouldn't have seen road work signs19 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandTeen driver killed in crash while fleeing security guards during illegal hunting tripCoroner Ian Telford: 'Jacob’s death was preventable.'15 Feb 05:23 PM
New ZealandCoroner continues to probe cyclone's night of deadly chaosJoseph Ahuriri, who disappeared during the cyclone, was added to the coroner's list.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They have never done it': Top doctor fears no action on child abuse after Malachi Subecz's deathPaediatrician Patrick Kelly says past governments have never delivered on training.13 Feb 04:41 AM
New ZealandMinister refuses to alter safety rules for corded blinds despite toddler's deathTilly Cambie, 3, is one of many New Zealand children who have died due to corded blinds.11 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandHis friends wanted him to sober up before driving. Less than an hour later, he was deadAmani Nolani was drunk and unlicensed when he got behind the wheel of the overloaded car.10 Feb 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Grossly inadequate': Coroner's findings after 'unspeakable cruelty' to murdered 5yoMalachi Subezc was 5 years old when he was killed by his carer Michaela Barriball.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCoroner’s findings released after Highlanders star found dead in his bed aged 25Connor Garden-Bachop retired for the night 'well and happy' on June 16, 2024.09 Feb 08:23 PM
New Zealand'Cascade of errors': Man died at home while waiting for wrongly coded ambo to arriveAn ambulance wasn't sent to Johnathon Taituma's home for more than an hour and a half. 09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies trying to detonate old explosives as coroner calls for clearer guidanceThe coroner found that NZDF bomb squad advice could have prevented the fatal blast.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung man took his own life three weeks after being deemed 'low to no risk'Health NZ Canterbury apologised and changed its processes after Liam Booth's death.01 Feb 04:10 PM
New Zealand‘Loved by all': Family of latest Mount Maunganui landslide victim identified pay tributeThe 71-year-old property manager has been formally identified as a landslide victim.31 Jan 01:10 AM
New ZealandTeen killed in Mt Maunganui landslide was with the 'love of her life'Sharon Maccanico's parents said their "hearts are broken" following her death.30 Jan 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Hero' educator who warned other campers third victim to be formally identified by coronerLisa Maclennan woke holidaymakers up at 5am to warn them of the bank's imminent danger.30 Jan 12:22 AM
New ZealandWife was 'laughing and talking' with husband on riverbank as tree fatally hit himHop farmer Peter Lines’ death during a storm last year was a ‘tragic accident’ – Coroner. 29 Jan 04:00 PM
AucklandBody found on rocks at Long Bay Beach referred to coronerPolice were called to the North Shore beach at 3.50pm yesterday.20 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandNew police investigation into death of toddler Lachie Jones 'near completion'Senior detectives from the North Island are leading the new probe.16 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind barsLee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman who died near famous Rotorua geyser named as local mum of twinsPolice say Briar Stockley's death has been referred to the coroner and is not suspicious.07 Jan 03:28 AM
New ZealandCoroner wants internet restrictions, after teen dies imitating online actsThe coroner cites Australia's under-16 social media ban as a model for New Zealand.05 Jan 06:35 PM
New Zealand‘My final gift from you’: Grieving partner gives birth to child of sand dune tragedy victimBaby Zire-Kane was born on January 2, one day after late dad's birthday.04 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hand sex offender prison death to Coroner 400 days after body found in cellKingi Hemi was serving six years in Ngawha Prison for attacks on children.28 Dec 11:00 PM
Crime'This is non-negotiable': Minister clashes with health officials over youth suicide deathsTe Whatu Ora says a coroner's recommendations are unfeasible, but the minister disagrees.20 Dec 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Utter tragedy': Mother's safety concerns for autistic son not addressed before his pond deathKhyzah DeLaCroix's mother had requested safety locks for their windows and doors.18 Dec 04:00 PM
