Coroner finds toddler Siuta Laulaupea’alu Uhi choked to death on drawing pin

Open Justice reporter·NZ Herald·11 Aug, 2026 03:00 AM4 mins to read‌Siuta Laulaupea’alu Uhi died at Waitākere Hospital despite resuscitation efforts from his family, paramedics and hospital staff. File Image / Sylvie WhinrayWhen Lisita Laulaupea’alu noticed her toddler was choking she did everything she could to try to clear his airway. She acted quickly, turning him face down and giving him “back blows” to try to clear his airway before getting family involved and seeking medical help. But, despite the “extensive