Homicide probe launched after injured Southland child dies in Auckland hospital
Steady2 outlets reported this in 3 reports over 2 days
Wed, 23 September 2026peak 2 reports on Wed, 23 September 2026Mon, 28 September 2026
What it is about
Southland, Southland, New ZealandOtautau, New Zealand (General), New ZealandInvercargill District Court OnMatapihi, New Zealand (General), New Zealand
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
nzherald.co.nz
rnz.co.nz
23 Sept, 04:37over 6 days28 Sept, 21:29
How it spread - 3 original reports
Wed, 23 September 2026
2 reports- nzherald.co.nz04:37first to report
Police say a man and woman are expected to face further charges.
- rnz.co.nz05:15
A child who was badly injured in the Southland town of Otautau has died at Auckland's Starship Hospital.
Mon, 28 September 2026
1 report- nzherald.co.nz21:29
Police say the children are in a family member’s care.