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Child Injured in Otautau Incident Dies, Homicide Investigation Launched

23 Sep 2026 4:20 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A young child injured in an incident in Otautau, Southland, on 20 September has died, prompting Police to launch a homicide investigation. Two 19-year-olds face further charges.

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Child Critically Injured in Otautau; Two 19-Year-Olds Charged

21 Sep 2026 8:13 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police launched an investigation after a young child was severely injured in Otautau, Southland. A 19-year-old man and woman face charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

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