Bruce Hesketh
Bruce Hesketh is a coroner known for his thorough investigations into accidental deaths. Recently, he released findings regarding the 2016 car crash involving Hemi James Rapaea, identifying Thomas Albert McKinnon as the driver and emphasizing the need for awareness regarding driver fatigue and the importance of providing assistance in emergency situations.
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Coroner Bruce Hesketh found failures in care before Liam Booth took his own life.
Coroner finds failures in care before Liam Booth took his own life in Christchurch park
New Zealand· 2026-02-01
Coroner Bruce Hesketh has released his findings into Kohiti’s death, and issued recommendations about the release of long-term prisoners.
Lee Kohiti took his own life just months after being released from prisonNew Zealand· 2026-01-13
Coroner Bruce Hesketh issued the warning as a separate comment in his report into a club player who died after being tackled in a traditional rugby league game.
NZ coroner raises concern over new collision sport Runit
Taiwan· 2025-06-20
Coroner Bruce Hesketh released findings into the death of Hemi James Rapaea.
Coroner releases findings into death of Hemi James Rapaea in Hawke’s Bay car crashNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
Coroner Bruce Hesketh has named who he believes was driving the Ford Fairmont.
Coroner releases findings into death of Hemi James Rapaea in Hawke’s Bay car crashNew Zealand· 2025-05-11