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Minister refuses to alter safety rules for corded blinds despite toddler's death
Tilly Cambie, 3, is one of many New Zealand children who have died due to corded blinds.
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Man dies trying to detonate old explosives as coroner calls for clearer guidance
The coroner found that NZDF bomb squad advice could have prevented the fatal blast.
Young man took his own life three weeks after being deemed 'low to no risk'
Health NZ Canterbury apologised and changed its processes after Liam Booth's death.
‘Loved by all': Family of latest Mount Maunganui landslide victim identified pay tribute
The 71-year-old property manager has been formally identified as a landslide victim.
Teen killed in Mt Maunganui landslide was with the 'love of her life'
Sharon Maccanico's parents said their "hearts are broken" following her death.
'Hero' educator who warned other campers third victim to be formally identified by coroner
Lisa Maclennan woke holidaymakers up at 5am to warn them of the bank's imminent danger.
Wife was 'laughing and talking' with husband on riverbank as tree fatally hit him
Hop farmer Peter Lines’ death during a storm last year was a ‘tragic accident’ – Coroner.
Body found on rocks at Long Bay Beach referred to coroner
Police were called to the North Shore beach at 3.50pm yesterday.
New police investigation into death of toddler Lachie Jones 'near completion'
Senior detectives from the North Island are leading the new probe.
'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind bars
Lee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.
Woman who died near famous Rotorua geyser named as local mum of twins
Police say Briar Stockley's death has been referred to the coroner and is not suspicious.
Coroner wants internet restrictions, after teen dies imitating online acts
The coroner cites Australia's under-16 social media ban as a model for New Zealand.
‘My final gift from you’: Grieving partner gives birth to child of sand dune tragedy victim
Baby Zire-Kane was born on January 2, one day after late dad's birthday.
Police hand sex offender prison death to Coroner 400 days after body found in cell
Kingi Hemi was serving six years in Ngawha Prison for attacks on children.
'This is non-negotiable': Minister clashes with health officials over youth suicide deaths
Te Whatu Ora says a coroner's recommendations are unfeasible, but the minister disagrees.
'Utter tragedy': Mother's safety concerns for autistic son not addressed before his pond death
Khyzah DeLaCroix's mother had requested safety locks for their windows and doors.
'Our children were failed': Six young lives lost expose deep flaws in suicide response
They were high-risk and had previously expressed suicidal ideation or self-harmed.
Strangulation risk: Coroner urges redesign of slat beds after toddler's death
The 19-month-old was discovered unresponsive under the bed at home in Canterbury.
'Not survivable': Coroner warns of deadly risk after man's death in dune collapse
Young dad Kane Watson was buried while he was digging in the sand at Muriwai Beach.
Influencer died after postpartum haemorrhage at home 'freebirth' labour
Stacey Warnecke gave birth at home with no midwife present.
Drunk, speeding teen driver crashed after mistakenly thinking police were chasing her
A coroner has found Tielyr Ayrton's death was avoidable.
Girl dies after falling from quad bike driven by father into mower towed behind
Her father and another relative rushed to the girl’s aid but she was in a 'dire condition'
'She was our warrior': Family seek answers after mortuary discovers woman alive
Mortuary staff found Olive Martin moving and gripping, despite being certified dead.
Call to ban public from killer coast line after fishermen drown at notorious point
More than 20 people have drowned at Papanui Point, prompting calls for the spot to close.
How 'bystander effect' may explain why no one saved drowning child
Four people were near the fountain where the 4-year-old lay face down in the water.
'It got me': Diver surfaced coughing and struggling to breathe before drowning
Aaron Matthews' friend was on the shore fishing but couldn't save the 43-year-old.
'It didn’t kill Chloe immediately’: Questions after baby's sudden unexplained death in foster care
Chloe Nicholson failed to wake up from her nap nine years ago.
Auckland woman ordered package from 'Merchant of Death', then took her own life
Savannah Auric is the fifth Kiwi to die after dealing with Law's company online.
Double-fatal Kaimai crash: Coroner finds driver under the influence of cannabis
The double-fatal Kaimai crash was described as ‘avoidable’ by the coroner.
Bereaved father fighting NZTA over 'inherently unsafe' brakes in 70,000 vehicles
Coroner Erin Woolley linked six deaths since 2010 to the same brake design.