Coroner investigates 18 deaths from Cyclone Gabrielle, focusing on weather warnings and emergency responses.

Coroner Woolley will investigate 18 deaths linked to Cyclone Gabrielle and subsequent floods, including a toddler and an 86-year-old. The inquiry will examine weather forecasts, landslide risks, and emergency responses. A scope hearing is underway for 12 deaths in Hawke's Bay, with families raising concerns about flood mitigation and communication. The full inquiry is expected in late 2025.

November 18, 2024
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