New Zealand'Increased risk': Warnings after DJ dies from fatal drug mix at Splore music festival Simon Garside performed as a DJ on the final day of Splore '23. Hours later, he was dead. 13 Jul 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Incorrectly coded': Ambulance arrives four hours after 111 call to find woman deadShe was struggling to breathe on the morning of Christmas Eve when she called for help.08 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouple jailed for neglect of 4-year-old were suspected of his murderAshton Cresswell died in April 2017 from non-accidental head and bowel injuries.07 Jul 06:44 PM
AucklandCoroner expresses ‘deep concerns’ after man dies waiting for ambulance despite five calls to 11107 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorth Island detectives appointed to take fresh look at Gore toddler Lachie Jones' death 01 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandMt Eden prison inmate dies after 'incident': Corrections, police and coroner launch probes27 Jun 08:12 PM
PremiumNew ZealandTV producer fell asleep on couch and never woke up: Heartbroken fiancée's fight for answers27 Jun 06:22 PM
PremiumNew ZealandMan's death after surgery: Private hospital changes policy over prescribing alcohol27 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFather of teen killed in motorbike crash says a key decision would have saved his son24 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandLeague player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trendTere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league. 18 Jun 11:35 PM
New ZealandClarks Beach tragedy: Boy was allowed to take lifejacket off before capsizingThe boat's skipper later pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fallTwo people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.14 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Shambles': Coroner slams police probe, calls for fresh inquiry into Gore 3yo’s deathThe coroner blasted police for their initial investigation into Lachie Jones' death.13 Jun 05:14 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones: Coroner to deliver findings six years on from toddler's deathThe coroner's findings are to be released in Invercargill today. 12 Jun 10:59 PM
New ZealandToddler died from 'invisible' head injury after fall at daycareThe boy might have survived if he received prompt treatment, the coroner said.11 Jun 10:06 PM
New ZealandMan on meth hit water at 98km/h after Wellington crane leapJarreth Colquhoun waved to a crowd below before jumping into Wellington Harbour. 10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incalculable misery': Neighbour drove over 6-year-old girl twiceFamily moves town after fatal driveway death, described as 'preventable' by coroner. 01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver dies after rolling car in a Waikato paddock Police said the coroner will investigate the cause of the death.31 May 12:26 AM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandToddler drowns in septic tank: Coroner says focus should be on safety, not blameWhanganui toddler Kelvin Chand fell into an uncovered septic tank on lifestyle block.26 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFamily want answers from men who left a hitchhiker to die alone, trapped in crashed carPolice never charged anyone after Hemi Rapaea's death on SH2, south of Hastings, in 2016.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTramper made himself comfortable, set off beacon before dying of fall injuriesHe wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.15 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandSon of couple slain by ram 'furious' at how deaths were handledHe believes there has been no accountability, transparency or justice.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato police name 64yo man killed in Kawhia Rd crashThe crash happened in Ōpārau near Ōtorohanga about 8.45pm on March 30.09 May 02:11 AM
New Zealand'Big bang': Tourist recalls moment he escaped house bus fire that killed his wifeJirong Wang was found dead inside the bus; Airbnb owner 'deeply shaken'.02 May 02:27 AM
New Zealand'Tragic accident': Baby died after slipping down side of cotThe sliding side created a gap in which the 7-month-old became trapped in.15 Apr 02:42 AM
New ZealandFatal leap: Man drowns after slipping in gumboots while rock fishingA coroner has highlighted the dangers of rock fishing after Cameron Zimmerman's death.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Disgustingly false’: Mum slams coroner, mental health response after ‘traumatising’ suicideMother disappointed by coroner’s report; says concerns not addressed.12 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'No words to say': Family mourn 6yo boy who died after routine tonsil surgeryThe boy will be farewelled on Saturday at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.11 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandFamily of 6yo who died after tonsil surgery 'humbled' by love and compassionThe little boy will be farewelled tomorrow at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.11 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison deathKingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice took man to hospital but didn’t warn he was a suicide risk – within hours he was deadMan had left the hospital and taxied to the airport when police were called to assist.03 Apr 07:00 AM
