Family's anger: Elderly woman died after 70-minute wait for ambulance
The coroner says the circumstances around her death are 'deeply troubling'.
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The culture is so bad staff are "pulling sickies" as they hate being at work.
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The cause of the inflammation in the boy's heart could not be satisfactorily determined.
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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
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Five years for answers: Grieving mum's wait for teen's crash death findings
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NZ has only had three cases of someone being convicted of murder without a body.
Teen having psychotic episode fled from hospital hours before he died
Jak Seth's father told an inquest the 19-year-old was a “smart and intelligent kid”.
Mother’s heartbreak: Sheet near heater ignited house fire that killed two kids
An 8-year-old boy and his 8-month-old sister died in the fire.
Elderly couple killed in Canterbury crash after driver suffered medical event - coroner
The couple, who were together for 61 years, died in the 2020 crash.
Cot death: Baby may have been saved if Oranga Tamariki had helped with bedding, says coroner
Silongo Mafi, 3 months old, died while sharing a bed with his mother.
Safety changes at popular swimming lake upset some locals; changes made after death
Pole barriers and warning signs placed at the lake are only placed for safety reasons.
Boxing day beach tragedy: Stolen cash, paranoid delusions, and a mystery death
Walkers found thousands in cash strewn across the beach before human remains were found.
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.