New Zealand‘Highly preventable:’ Man killed on highway warned not to hitchhike two hours earlierChristopher Connell's last words to police before he died were that he 'loved life'.31 Jan 03:47 AM
New Zealand‘She was gone instantly’: Birthday balloon tragedy prompts warning from family'Just don’t do it' - family's helium warning after mum of two's death at daughter's party.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Unexpected, tragic’: Warning as young mum dies at daughter’s first birthday from inhaling balloon heliumCoroner says there is a 'mistaken belief' about the dangers of helium inhalation.25 Jan 01:32 AM
New Zealand'High public interest': Coroner prioritises hearings on 18 flood, cyclone deathsThe inquiry is likely to examine warnings, weather forecasts, landslide and flood risks.23 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘No chance of him surviving’: How a hot pool visit ended in deathWith no body found, his disappearance was a mystery. Now a coroner has ruled.21 Jan 04:02 PM
New ZealandAuckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coronerCoroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.21 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Selfless and heroic act': Jetskier died saving his brother's lifePolice divers recovered the body of Vincent 'Vinnie' Cornell from Lake Taupō on Monday.21 Jan 01:15 AM
New Zealand‘Driver error’ the cause of a car crash that killed three peopleA couple from Hamilton and a man from Auckland died in the 2022 crash.16 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandKiller doctor Venod Skantha’s final hours before prison deathDunedin doctor was last seen praying in his cell before killing himself - coroner.15 Jan 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSkull found on Paraparaumu Beach with gunshot wound – experts reveal likely victimMember of public found the skull in the sand, sparking an exhaustive forensic analysis.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving motherCalls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators sayJust $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.07 Jan 10:26 PM
New Zealand'Snitches get stitches': Family want answers after child sex offender's 'unexplained' prison deathThe family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPilot died after propeller fell off home-built plane during flightHe had installed a new propeller two hours before the accident.18 Dec 02:32 AM
New ZealandEx-Gloriavale man found dead in suspected suicide at West Coast hotelPolice say the death is not being treated as suspicious. 16 Dec 07:13 PM
New ZealandDangerous driver clocked at 190km/h six years after causing fatal crashPolice found meth and cannabis on Kevin Bishell after they pulled him over for speeding.16 Dec 05:00 PM
CrimeTwo young men, two bad decisions, two grieving families – Coroner issues festive season warningDrink-driving: 'Do not do it ... and do everything you can to stop anyone else.'16 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Sent to his death': Slain cop's mother seeks watchdog probe after son's murderA police report suggests Hunt could have used his car as a weapon after coming under fire.13 Dec 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Imperative to survival': Lifejacket call after kayaker's death during fishing tripHis body was found a week later, 60km from where he left in his kayak.12 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I was hoping he’d get up': Trainer speaks at inquest into charity boxer's death Early into fight, it was clear Kain Parsons' opponent had more power, inquest hears.02 Dec 09:49 PM
New Zealand'I asked him not to participate': Inquest into shock charity boxing deathKain Parsons died after injuries sustained in the ring in 2018.02 Dec 12:03 AM
New ZealandPodmore’s 10 episodes of heart arrhythmia an alarming sign of ‘distress’ before death - psychiatristA three-week inquest in Hamilton is investigating the Olympian's death in 2021 aged 24.29 Nov 05:12 AM
New ZealandNo inquiry to be held into triple-fatal Wānaka helicopter crashNicholas Wallis, Scott Theobald and Paul Hondelink were killed in the crash in 2018.27 Nov 03:08 AM
New ZealandDeath of ‘wonderful’ teacher aide referred to coronerRenee Whitcher's death has shocked the small North Canterbury town. 26 Nov 07:04 PM
New ZealandPodmore's mood test showed 'really concerning scores', inquest hearsThe cyclist was never referred for a detailed psychological assessment.25 Nov 05:48 AM
New ZealandCoroner finds ‘warning systems did not work’ after driver killed by runaway truckHe was crushed between his truck and another as the vehicle rolled down a hill.21 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandTourist who spent time in Navy drowned after sinking below Lake Wānaka's surface without warningJinwoo Park was a strong swimmer and not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.19 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandThree people are believed to have taken their own lives in wake of Cyclone GabrielleCoronial inquest: The deaths are among 18 linked to the Auckland floods and Gabrielle.18 Nov 03:34 AM
New Zealand'Far too dangerous:' Teen's fatal plunge into swollen riverJordan Adams had been drinking with workmates when he jumped into a fast-flowing river.17 Nov 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Medication wasn't working': Mum fears anti-depressant contributed to 14yo's deathSummer Mills-Metcalf took her own life in 2018 while taking fluoxetine.17 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandYouth suicide inquest: Teen’s cryptic message to his mum'Losing my son has broken me, I died with him,' says a Northland teen's mum.13 Nov 06:33 AM
New Zealand'I had nothing to go on': Firearms officer on why she didn't investigate concerns about shooter who was later killed by policeJoel Buckley fired at police when they arrived at his home.12 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'He was made to feel like a nobody': Troubled life of 12-year-old who took his own lifeBoy's death is one of six suspected youth suicides the coroner is examining in Whangārei.11 Nov 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Very capable of harming people': Firearms boss not made aware of colleague's alarming concernsJoel Buckley was later killed by AOS after firing at officers when they visited his home.11 Nov 05:28 AM
