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![Sophia Crestani death: Bedroom door closed on people in crush, partygoer tells inquest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Sophia Crestani death: Bedroom door closed on people in crush, partygoer tells inquest
The inquest into the 19-year-old's death has entered its third day.
!['I was terrified': Witnesses recall crush that killed Sophia Crestani](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'I was terrified': Witnesses recall crush that killed Sophia Crestani
The inquest into the death of the 19-year-old student continues in Dunedin.
![Father claims son died in prison after guards told him to kill himself](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Father claims son died in prison after guards told him to kill himself
The man was remanded in custody for the alleged murder of his partner's child.
![Husband watched wife die while waiting for ambulance after six calls to 111](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Husband watched wife die while waiting for ambulance after six calls to 111
After she collapsed in their lounge, he was told help may take 'up to several hours'.
!['Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'Her death must not be in vain': Parents speak ahead of inquest into uni student's party death
The family of Sophia Crestani are still heartbroken more than four years after her death.
![Lachie Jones inquest: Police dog handler says no sign boy climbed over fence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Lachie Jones inquest: Police dog handler says no sign boy climbed over fence
The police hat Lachie had been wearing was floating in the water nearby.
![NZ's animal-related deaths: 37 people killed in past 15 years - bees, elephant among list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
NZ's animal-related deaths: 37 people killed in past 15 years - bees, elephant among list
The Coroner has released a list of animals, sharsk and insects that have proven deadly.
![Did Lachie Jones really walk to his death? Heartbreak and accusations mark inquest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Did Lachie Jones really walk to his death? Heartbreak and accusations mark inquest
Ben Tomsett reports after a three-week inquest hearing into the Gore toddler's 2019 death.
![Lachie Jones inquest: Pathologist who conducted autopsy gives evidence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Lachie Jones inquest: Pathologist who conducted autopsy gives evidence
The inquest is in its third and final week.
![Neighbour of Lachie Jones says she heard toddler in her laundry on night of disappearance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Neighbour of Lachie Jones says she heard toddler in her laundry on night of disappearance
Neighbour reveals she looked at the gate to the oxidation ponds but did not go over it.
![Half-brother of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones denies involvement in his death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Half-brother of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones denies involvement in his death
The half-brother of Lachlan Jones gave evidence on day three of the inquest.
!['I wish I was with my wee boy': Mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'I wish I was with my wee boy': Mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silence
The court heard of the toddler's last moments before he disappeared from his family home.
!['Unimaginable': Inquest into death of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones begins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'Unimaginable': Inquest into death of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones begins
Today is the first of 15 days in the inquest.
![What happened to Gore toddler Lachlan Jones?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
What happened to Gore toddler Lachlan Jones?
Inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones begins today.
![Mum of 9-year-old boy who took his own life: 'Why couldn't I have saved him?'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Mum of 9-year-old boy who took his own life: 'Why couldn't I have saved him?'
Sage Ross was just 9 when he took his own life. His mother still cannot fathom why.
!['Very high energy impact': Student pilot, 23, likely fatigued when he fatally crashed on lake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'Very high energy impact': Student pilot, 23, likely fatigued when he fatally crashed on lake
Ram Prakash Srikumar flew hours before he embarked on the fatal night flight.
!['A man who loved life': Mountain biker's fatal crash on homeward leg of track ridden many times](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'A man who loved life': Mountain biker's fatal crash on homeward leg of track ridden many times
'He died doing what he loved, with the people he loved.'
![St John apologises 'unreservedly' after woman dies waiting for ambulance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
St John apologises 'unreservedly' after woman dies waiting for ambulance
Margaret Wells' daughter says her mother was not given a chance to survive.
![One in 10 electric blankets fail hotspot testing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
One in 10 electric blankets fail hotspot testing
Thermal imaging could show where coils touch or cross over.
![Electric blanket fire killed 82-year-old woman and her dog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Electric blanket fire killed 82-year-old woman and her dog
Coroner's report has prompted a warning as we head into colder weather.
![Family's anger: Elderly woman died after 70-minute wait for ambulance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Family's anger: Elderly woman died after 70-minute wait for ambulance
The coroner says the circumstances around her death are 'deeply troubling'.