Family upset after coroner declines inquiry into ice-skating death

Wednesday 3 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 3 Dec 2025, 8:38am

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The parents of 13-year-old Kymani Hiley-Hetaraka are seeking legislative changes to make helmets compulsory at ice rinks. The girl died in a Christchurch hospital after hitting her head during a fall at Alpine Ice last year. The family expressed anger that the coroner will not open an inquiry into the accident.

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1. RNZWed 3 Dec 2025, 5:00am

   Family of child who died in ice-skating accident angry coroner will not open inquiry (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZWed 3 Dec 2025, 7:49am

   Family upset no inquiry into child's ice-skating death (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 3 Dec 2025, 8:38am

   Family of girl who died ice-skating angry at lack of inquiry (opens in new tab)