Fa'anānā Efeso Collins widow 'aggrieved' over 'cruel' Coronial process (opens original article in a new tab)

The widow of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins expressed distress over the coronial process, feeling it was rushed and inadequate, despite the inquiry concluding his death was due to cardiac arrest with no clear evidence that earlier defibrillation would have saved him.

• Coroner's inquiry concluded Fa'anānā Efeso Collins died of cardiac arrest
• Family felt the process was rushed and lacked sufficient time to process findings
• Coroner noted AED was used but not part of event plan
• Family remains concerned about emergency response preparedness