A Rotorua rest home will go to trial in October - over the death of a resident after a fire
A Rotorua rest home will go to trial in October - over the death of a resident after a fire
19 February 2026
WorkSafe has brought a charge against Heritage Lifecare, alleging failings with its smoking policy.
73-year-old Thomas Edward Callaghan died in December 2021.
He died from critical burns the day after a fire, described as a smoking accident.
Heritage Lifecare denies the claim it exposed an individual to a risk of serious injury or death.
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