Tania Tetitaha
Coroner Tania Tetitaha is a prominent figure in the New Zealand judiciary, recognized for her vibrant personality and engaging approach, currently overseeing the pre-inquest proceedings related to the death of Pauline Hanna.
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Coroner Tania Tetitaha is scrutinising the changes made to see whether there are further recommendations.
NZSAS inquest hears of safety failures and Army overhaul after Kahotea death
New Zealand· 2026-02-12
Coroner Tania Tetitaha held an inquiry into the deaths of six youths from a recent cluster.
Northland youth suicide cluster: Minister for Mental Health pressures Health NZ on fixesNew Zealand· 2025-12-20
Coroner Tania Tetitaha held an inquiry into the deaths of six youths from a recent cluster.
Northland youth suicide cluster: Minister for Mental Health pressures Health NZ on fixesNew Zealand· 2025-12-20Coroner Tania Tetitaha is overseeing the inquest into Pauline Hanna's death.
Philip Polkinghorne in court ahead of coronial inquest for wife Pauline Hanna’s deathNew Zealand· 2025-08-14
Coroner Tania Tetitaha was critical of the care provided to Ruth Finau by Spectrum Care.
Coroner, HDC criticise Spectrum Care over woman’s death in South Auckland flatNew Zealand· 2025-06-23
Tania Tetitaha is the coroner who has not yet viewed the documentary and is on leave.
Media Insider: Philip Polkinghorne TV documentary – the former murder accused, the journalist and the WhatsApp messagesNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
Coroner Tania Tetitaha presided over the pre-inquest conference regarding Pauline Hanna's death.
Polkinghorne, the reunion: Inside the Pauline Hanna pre-inquest conferenceNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
