Inquest begins into death of five-year-old Malachi Subecz

Monday 14 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 14 Jul 2025, 9:01pm

A coronial inquiry has commenced regarding the 2021 death of five-year-old Malachi Subecz at Starship Hospital. The child was being cared for by Michaela Barriball near Tauranga when he was killed. The hearing has begun by examining evidence related to the injuries he sustained.

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1. RNZMon 14 Jul 2025, 12:40pm

   Malachi Subecz inquest begins (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 14 Jul 2025, 2:41pm

   Malachi Subecz’s mother breaks down in court as she recalls final call with murdered son (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZMon 14 Jul 2025, 9:01pm

   Malachi Subecz inquest begins in Auckland (opens in new tab)