Mortuary technician loses medical licence after inappropriate social media posts

Wednesday 19 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 19 Nov 2025, 7:54pm

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A forensic pathologist has had his medical registration cancelled following an investigation. The technician shared an image of a dissected human skull and engaged in inappropriate online discussions regarding cannibalism and providing post-mortem tissue.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 19 Nov 2025, 5:51pm

   Mortuary technician has medical licence cancelled after sharing image of dissected human skull, making inappropriate online comments (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 19 Nov 2025, 7:54pm

   Forensic pathologist shared image of dissected human skull on social media (opens in new tab)