Man charged after baby critically injured in Wairarapa

Thursday 7 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 7 Aug 2025, 7:21am

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Hawke's Bay and charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and contravening a protection order. The charges relate to a three-month-old baby who suffered critical injuries in July and was moved to Starship Hospital.

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1. StuffThu 7 Aug 2025, 6:50am

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2. RNZThu 7 Aug 2025, 6:55am

   Man charged after baby critically injured in Masterton (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 7 Aug 2025, 6:56am

   Wairarapa baby critically injured, man charged with grievous bodily harm (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsThu 7 Aug 2025, 7:21am

   Man charged after baby suffers critical injuries (opens in new tab)