Editing Coroner (section)

===New Zealand===
Two coronial services operate in New Zealand. The older one deals only with deaths before midnight of 30 June 2007 that remain under investigation. The new system operates under the [[Coroners Act 2006]], which:
* Established the office of the chief coroner to provide leadership and coordination
* Moved to a smaller number of full-time legally-qualified coroners who are Judges of the Coroners Court
* Ensured families are notified of significant steps in the coronial process
* Introduced wide-ranging cultural matters to be considered in all aspects of dealing with the dead body
* Introduced a specific regime for attention and release of body parts and body samples
* Enhanced inquiry and inquest processes<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/coroners-court|publisher=New Zealand Ministry of Justice|title=Welcome to the Coronial Services of New Zealand|access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref>