Cause of Death: Unknown

Cause of Death unknown explores cases where the circumstances of death may initially appear to be one thing but the investigation ultimately reveals something quite different.

A young Japanese student is found floating in a river in Christchurch metres from his home stay address tragic mischance or foul play?

A boat drifting aimlessly in Doubtful Sound with two experienced fishermen aboard – one dead, one in critical condition, unable to tell investigators what happened.

A young trooper is found dead in a walled off alley just weeks after a fellow soldier is court-martialled for assaulting him – but did he fall… or was he pushed?

Two people lose their lives when a home built plane plummets into the Kaipara Harbour minutes after take off – but why was the experienced pilot so disoriented he couldn’t pinpoint his location the night before?