Joseph Ahuriri added to Cyclone Gabrielle and weather deaths inquest

Monday 6 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 6 Oct 2025, 5:35pm

In this story Erin Woolley

The disappearance of Joseph Ahuriri has been included in an inquest into deaths caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and early 2023 extreme weather. Coroner Erin Woolley is investigating 18 deaths related to the Auckland Anniversary Floods and the cyclone.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 6 Oct 2025, 3:30pm

   Missing Joseph Ahuriri’s name added to list for inquest into Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland weather deaths (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 6 Oct 2025, 5:35pm

   Missing man's name added to Cyclone Gabrielle inquest (opens in new tab)