Coroner rules on Palmerston man's death at house party

StuffOtago Daily TimesTuesday 23 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A coroner has released findings regarding the death of 37-year-old Christopher Francis Foster in April 2023. Mr Foster died at his Palmerston home while being restrained on a bed by two young men during a party. The exact cause of death remains unascertained.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 23 Sep 2025, 4:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 12 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Partygoer's final hours: Coroner rules on death after man pinned to bed (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Palmerston death: Victim died while restrained on bed (opens in new tab)