Inquest to Probe Deaths from Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland Floods; Devising Scope of Coroner’s Inquiry
Auckland, New Zealand — In the wake of last year’s devastating weather events in Auckland, a series of coronial inquests are set to unravel the circumstances that led to multiple fatalities, including the tragic loss of two volunteer firefighters. The Auckland District Court is hosting the first of these scope hearings today, bringing attention to the severity of the destruction caused by mass floods followed by Cyclone Gabrielle. The proceedings, expected to last two days, …