Sisters sentenced for manslaughter following death of seriously ill girl

Friday 23 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 23 Oct, 5:42pm

A mother and aunt have been sentenced for manslaughter after a young girl died from an illness. The girl was found unconscious on a couch after three days of arguments regarding who should take her to the hospital. Experts concluded she would have survived with prompt medical attention.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 23 Oct, 5:00pm

   Sisters sentenced for manslaughter after death of seriously ill girl (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesFri 23 Oct, 5:42pm

   ‘All you needed to do was call 111’: Girl died of illness as mum and aunt argued over who would help her (opens in new tab)