New ZealandShot man's sister says bail checks 'would have broken most people'Stephens was described as 'smart', 'generous' and 'kind'.19 Sep 03:05 AM
New ZealandCultural bail check approach may have avoided fatal shooting - psychiatrist'He was pushed beyond his tolerance.'19 Sep 12:48 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.18 Sep 06:01 AM
New Zealand'Troubles me': Shooting inquest probes police lethal force 'threshold''Is incapacitation a nicer way of saying lethal force or killing?'17 Sep 06:34 AM
New Zealand'One shot would have been plenty': Inquest into death of man shot by police resumes'It's not a given that the first shot will do the job.'16 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand'I will always love you:' Inmate's final words to girlfriend before prison deathDolphy Kohu was facing charges of attempted murder of two police officers.16 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandDream trip that ended in tragedy: Coroner's findings into Queenstown skydiving deathThe company defended its safety record, saying it complied with all relevant procedures.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeConstruction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on recordData from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily 'robbed' of chance to help suicidal fatherThe DHB failed to tell Allan Peeperkoorn’s family about his deteriorating mental health.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhen your car becomes your coffinThe farmer was found dead in the vehicle he’d complained had trapped him inside.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandReport reveals final tragic moments of boy killed by log at Gisborne beachOliver Shone, 11, was on holiday when he tragically was killed by a log at Waikanae Beach.06 Sep 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Chronic distress': Teen took his life after repeated online abuseThe recurring messages 'really got to him', a coroner was told.05 Sep 09:57 AM
New ZealandHealthline advised man to self-care, hours later he was deadThe man, who had an aortic dissection, was wrongly advised to care for himself at home.05 Sep 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA question of safety in Oak Ave: 'I just see the tree and I just want to cut it down'Peleti Oli's brother died when an SUV hit a tree in 2021.02 Sep 06:21 PM
New Zealand'Tragic accident': Coroner rules child died after oven tipped on her'Dearly loved' girl’s death a reminder of need for constant adult supervision - Coroner.28 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'A good guy': Long-serving lawyer and coroner's 'immense' service remembered'A doer rather than a talker, and our community owes him a huge debt of gratitude'28 Aug 05:03 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirl who died after waking with chest pains may have had 'surprisingly silent disease'Taya Awhina Kauri's heart was later found to weigh twice that of other 9-year-old girls.23 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I can float': School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's swimming formA coroner has found closer supervision of Jaden Chhayrann should have taken place.23 Aug 12:22 AM
New Zealand‘Our whole world has been shattered’: Emotional hearing phase of Lachie Jones' inquest endsThe coroner hears heartfelt statements from the child's parents.15 Aug 12:25 AM
New ZealandCoroner’s report on Joji Bilo: Wellington truck crash victim’s death was preventableBilo, 25, a road worker, was killed in Ngauranga Gorge in March 2019.14 Aug 07:08 AM
New ZealandFirefighter sent family a message saying he'd be home soon - but never made itA coroner believes Peter Wayne Ferguson crashed after falling asleep at the wheel.14 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s deathThe inquest is in its second phase.14 Aug 05:43 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Woman claims she was told toddler was thrown in pondThe inquest is in its second phase.14 Aug 01:47 AM
New ZealandWoman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - CoronerShe left notes around her house for those who would eventually find her.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandLifeguards aren't babysitters: Coroner's warning after pool tragedyPool staff had acted appropriately and Ranger’s death could have been prevented.09 Aug 12:11 AM
New ZealandTeen driver in double fatal crash was 'very sensible and experienced' for his ageJoshua van Hooijdonk and Maja Sanders died in a crash on SH5, near Te Pōhue, in 2020.07 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandExpert fears there will be another waterfront death before council completes safety workDr Frank Stoks gave evidence at the inquest into Sandy Calkin's death in Wellington.07 Aug 05:29 AM
New Zealand'Not acceptable:' Someone dies at Wellington's waterfront every 1.7 yearsBut, the city council still has to finalise funding for waterfront safety improvements.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandLachie Jones coronial inquest: Second part of investigation into toddler's death to beginJones' mother this weekend spoke out for the first time in a Herald interview.05 Aug 06:50 PM
CrimeCouncil grilled on why it didn't investigate man's fatal fall into Wellington HarbourSandy Calkin had been drinking but his friends say he was steady on his feet.05 Aug 07:41 AM
New Zealand'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvementsAn inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.04 Aug 07:12 PM
New ZealandHeartbroken mother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones breaks silenceMichelle Officer gives exclusive interview, speaks of loss, heartbreak and accusations.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHeart disease killed Queenstown hotel developer Kevin CarlinPolice confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances. No official inquiry is necessary.31 Jul 02:21 AM
New Zealand'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accusedKenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.21 Jul 05:00 PM
