Latest from coronerscourt

Suicide Prevention Office cuts could have fatal outcomes: Former director

Matthew Tukaki says those working in mental health 'save people's lives'.

'Left their exit too late': Fisherman swept to his death likely caught by vicious 'short tide'

Laken Watene's body has never been recovered.

Court security workplace culture ‘toxic and sad’, leaked report says

The culture is so bad staff are "pulling sickies" as they hate being at work.

No certain cause of healthy teen’s death after Covid vaccine - coroner

The cause of the inflammation in the boy's heart could not be satisfactorily determined.

'Slumped forward': Chef and his dog died after car ploughed through playground, into river

Christian Herbulot's death prompted a coroner to recommend a law change.

Coroner dismisses 'heartbroken' parents' suspicion car fall victim was pushed

Nicole Morris died of a head injury after falling from a car seven years ago.

Troubled tenant stabbed landlord multiple times before locking herself in her room

'She violently attacked her landlords, who had twice welcomed her into their home.'

'She lost hope': Young woman took her life after 10 years in state care

Esther Osborne was let down by 'systemic failings' at Porirua secure unit, says coroner.

Five years for answers: Grieving mum's wait for teen's crash death findings

Olivia Keightley-Trigg was killed in 2018 by a dangerous driver.

Wheelie before fatal crash: Coroner releases report into motel manager's death

Donald Clifford's motorbike wheelied before he hit a wall. His mum says it malfunctioned.

‘Missed opportunities’ in mother’s care before prem baby's death

Pregnant mum Andrea Donaldson suffered a maternal collapse when her uterus ruptured.

Coroner's blood pressure warning after 78-year-old dies in spa pool

Raymond Gough died of sudden cardiac arrest while in his spa pool in July 2020.

Cop's murder 'evil, ruthless, and incomprehensible' - but no inquest

The Hunt family wanted a full probe into the murder but the Coroner says it's not needed.

Death of man whose body wasn't found for nearly a year remains unexplained

Joel Linwood died after fleeing police following a crash in 2021.

Unsupervised learner driver turned into path of motorcyclist

The fatal crash near Palmerston North prompts call for learner drivers to abide by rules.

Young dad dies of asphyxia by sand while walking along beach

Andre Bradshaw died doing what he loved, going to the beach with his 2yo daughter.