Latest from coronerscourt

Three die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand action

Two vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.

Inside the inquiry asking if NZ was ready for the deadly Cyclone Gabrielle

The inquest will also probe how warnings and emergency plans were managed.

'Run': Moment tragedy struck Whakaari shared in court through victims' frightening footage

Today is the second day of the first phase of the inquest.

Whakaari families speak as coronial inquiry opens in Whakatāne

Families told the inquest the deadly White Island eruption changed their lives forever.

Bone found in case of missing diver leads to findings on his death

Jinting Guo hasn't been seen since 2023. His body remains missing, but for a single bone.

'A recipe for disaster': Inexperienced driver lost control in crash that killed two teens

The teen driver was on a learner's licence and had consumed alcohol when she crashed.

Inquest into deadly White Island eruption a ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’, says victim's relative

Almost six years after the eruption that killed 22, a coroner will examine what happened.

'Extremely traumatic': Man died from fall in ED after his 'high-risk' status was overlooked

Leonard Collett was seen struggling to walk back to his bed. Soon after, he fell and died.

'The last thing my beloved Dave saw was just blackness': Flood victim's widow recounts tragedy

Dave Young had gone to help his wife, who was trying to return home, when disaster struck.

'Completely unaware of the danger': Flood victim's widow asks why no warning was issued

Emergency mobile alerts and authorities' public communications are under scrutiny.

'This crash was preventable': Resident repeatedly complained about hoons before fatal crash

Vandalism caused by burnouts at an intersection was a contributing factor in the crash.

'Disaster waiting to happen': Mobility scooter rider killed by unlicensed, speeding motorcyclist

Colin Rondon was travelling almost twice the speed limit when he fatally hit Edward Duffy.

'A sobering reminder': Experienced feller found fatally crushed by tree

Mihajlo Nikolic had cut down about 1000 trees before he died in an accident in April.

Polkinghorne back in court, indicates he may give evidence at wife's coronial inquest

His lawyer stressed the process shouldn't be seen as "pseudo-prosecution" of his client.

Coroner details how four young Korean skiers could have survived horrific Canterbury crash

“The content of this finding is likely to be distressing and emotionally challenging."

Mum and newborn son die hours after leaving Auckland hospital

Emerald Tai and her baby died at home after leaving the hospital against advice.