Coroner’s caseload drops 16% as Hamilton court opens
New Zealand coroners are closing cases faster, with the caseload down 16% year-on-year as a new Hamilton court opens.
The country's coroners are managing fewer cases than a year ago, with a 16% reduction in their caseload. The Coroner's Court is now operating in Hamilton, supporting efforts to close inquiries more efficiently.
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More inquiries being closed as Coroner’s Court opens in Hamilton
The country's coroners now have 16% fewer cases than at the same time a year ago.