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Covid-19 infection contributed to Wellington woman's death in police custody

The PostRNZMonday 22 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A coroner found that 43-year-old Amber-Leigh Hunwick died in a Wellington police cell due to drug use, heart issues, and an undiagnosed Covid-19 infection. The investigation also identified failings in police record keeping, cell checks, and communication.

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First reported by The Post, Mon 22 Sep 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. The PostThe Post

    Silent Covid-19 infection one of the factors in Wellington custody death (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Woman who died in police custody had complications from drug use (opens in new tab)