Inquest begins into death of 12-year-old Jesse Samuel in Haast

Monday 3 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 3 Aug, 3:37pm

In this story Mary-Anne Borrowdale

A coronial inquest has commenced in Queenstown regarding the 2018 death of Jesse Samuel. The 12-year-old died from carbon monoxide poisoning while showering at his family's holiday home in Haast. His mother has stated the death was preventable.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 3 Aug, 12:49pm

   Queenstown inquest examines Jesse Samuel’s Haast holiday-home death (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via RNZMon 3 Aug, 2:54pm

   Inquest begins into ‘plainly unlawful’ carbon monoxide death of 12-year-old Jesse Samuel (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZMon 3 Aug, 3:37pm

   Inquest into boy's 'plainly unlawful' carbon monoxide death in shower (opens in new tab)