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Body found weeks after Wellington man's disappearance
Paddy Sowman, also known as Simon, was reported missing in late July.
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Coroner's inquest paused as Philip Polkinghorne leaves court in tears
An inquest into the death of his wife, Pauline Hanna, is underway.
Teacher drowns at Wellington waterfront after being removed from concert
CCTV captured Isaac Levings’ final 14 minutes before he fell into the harbour.
'We miss him dearly': Eight years on, inquest begins into boy's death in gas-heated shower
Jesse Samuel, 12, died while showering at his family’s holiday home in Haast.
'Too many lies': Pauline Hanna's family speak out as coroner's inquiry begins
Her husband, eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne, was acquitted of murder two years ago.
Deaf man dies after being spear tackled by police officer
Peter Tuhi died after a police takedown in a Levin carpark.
Diabetic patient collapsed and died while searching for food in hospital
The 79-year-old had been missing from the ward for nearly an hour.
Polkinghorne: Where are they now? Key figures from trial return for inquest
Madison Ashton has submitted a statement and Pauline Hanna's sister will attend remotely.
Victim’s family seeking ‘answers’ over stone circle murder
The cause of death is still unknown as postmortem results are pending.
'Changed forever': Family's grief after pregnant woman and baby's crash deaths
Angelina Pierre wasn't wearing a helmet and had got her motorbike licence a week earlier.
Man crushed between door and house after campervan 'bunny hopped' forward
The 78-year-old, who was visiting his daughter, died in hospital several days later.
Supermarket terrorist must have been 'provoked' into mass stabbing, relative says
She said it was unlike Ahamed Samsudeen, who had a 'soft spot' for women and the elderly.
Lime scooter rider died after doing 'complete 180-degree turn' in the air
Lime took the scooter Toben Hunt was riding apart before police could investigate.
Warnings after student died in his room while engaging in autoerotic strangulation
'Those who engage in autoerotic asphyxiation should be aware of the high risk of death.'
Inmate who went on to carry out Countdown knife attack was allegedly mistreated while behind bars
Ahamed Samsudeen carried out the supermarket attack seven weeks after being released.
'Straw that broke the camel's back': Anti-stalking order may have led to supermarket terror attack
Samsudeen received non-association orders for two women days before the attack.
'I need to do more for Islam': Mentor recalls Countdown knifeman’s views
A former mentor said Ahamed Samsudeen believed Muslims were being harmed around the world.
'He deserved better': Man collapsed and died the day after he was discharged from hospital
The 40-year-old had been to Middlemore Hospital twice with pain after knee surgery.
'Everybody loved her:' Woman's death may have been averted if toxicity levels were checked earlier
Wendy Gorrie showed all the signs of lithium toxicity when she was admitted to hospital.
'I knew immediately it wasn't right': Labouring mum in intense pain before death
Maria Neho and her baby both died after she suffered a ruptured uterus.
'Violent extremism': How did supermarket terrorist become radicalised in NZ?
Ahamed Samsudeen was released from prison seven weeks before the New Lynn attack.
'Systemic failure': Man died in hospital three days after routine bowel surgery
The health watchdog is critical of theICU care at Gisborne Hospital relating to his death.
Mother and baby die during childbirth after 'catastrophic' labour emergency
An inquest into the death of mother-of-three Maria Neho has begun in Hamilton.
'A reckless act': Inexperienced climber fell 600m to his death on icy mountain
Vladimir Levchenko tackled the Taranaki Maunga climb with unsuitable gear and skills.
Beeping smoke alarm heard in rubble after fire claimed orchard worker's life
'Our sympathies continue': Orchard owner Scott Heywood responds to coroner's findings.
Orchard worker without helmet dies after driving ATV into tractor's path
A coroner has asked Worksafe to consider an investigation into the fatal ATV collision.
'Preventable drowning': Toddler died after falling into an open septic tank
The boy's grandfather was looking for a temporary cover for the tank's broken lid.
Undiagnosed dementia: Drivers tried to flag down wrong-way motorway driver before fatal crash
Lisale Foaese's licence had been suspended a day before he and his son died in collision.
Ingham twin's cause of death in Wellington motel confirmed
Joanne Ingham died at the Harbour City Motor Inn in June 2022.
Coroner's message after night at the pub ends in two deaths
The Bay of Plenty couple were regulars at the bar where they spent their last night.