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Whangārei couple facing 35 charges after girl fled caregivers

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesThursday 25 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A young girl arrived at a friend's house cold and hungry, prompting a police investigation into her care. This has led to a child abuse trial involving 35 charges of violence and cruelty against a Whangārei couple who were Oranga Tamariki caregivers.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Thu 25 Sep 2025, 7:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 86 minutes
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Friend’s mum says girl turned up after fleeing Whangārei Oranga Tamariki caregivers (opens in new tab)

    Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Girl fled after alleged abuse from Oranga Tamariki caregivers (opens in new tab)