Coroner links death of Christchurch man to methamphetamine toxicity

Friday 8 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 8 Aug 2025, 5:18pm

A coroner has ruled that Nigel Bom died from methamphetamine toxicity in March 2021. The 37-year-old was found dead in his New Brighton flat. The coroner criticised police for failings in the investigation that made it difficult to determine his final movements.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 8 Aug 2025, 5:00pm

   Coroner finds Christchurch man Nigel Bom died as a result of methamphetamine toxicity (opens in new tab)

2. The PressFri 8 Aug 2025, 5:00pm

   Unravelling the mystery of Nigel Bom’s death (opens in new tab)

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3. RNZFri 8 Aug 2025, 5:02pm

   Coroner critical of handling of inquiries into death of Nigel Bom (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesFri 8 Aug 2025, 5:18pm

   'He's been failed': Sister critical of police after Chch man's death (opens in new tab)