Coroner decides against inquiry into fatal Dunedin hit and run

StuffRNZMonday 26 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A coroner has ruled that an inquiry into the 2022 death of Sean Buis is not necessary or desirable. Buis died from blunt force injuries in a Mornington hit and run following a dispute over a drug debt. Lane Colin Robert Moore pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was jailed for the incident.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 26 May 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Full inquiry into death of Dunedin man over drug debt ‘not desirable’ (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    No coroner's inquiry into fatal hit and run in Dunedin (opens in new tab)