Matthews v Hunter - [1993] 2 NZLR 683

Administrative law — Judicial review — Coroner's inquest report — Whether open to review — Whether coroner's findings made in excess of statutory powers — Whether coroner's findings show bias by predetermination — Whether findings should be quashed — Coroners Act 1988, s 15(1) - Judicature Amendment Act 1972, s 4.

Coroner — Inquest — Findings and report — Extent of coroner's rights to comment on matters relevant to public interest when making findings — Observations on rights and duties of coroners — Coroners Act 1988, ss 15(1) and 25.