Police investigate broken leg of three-week-old baby in Hutt Valley

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 1:00pm

Police are seeking public assistance after a three-week-old girl was hospitalised with a broken leg on 2 December. Authorities say the injury is unusual for an infant and that investigations have uncovered contrasting narratives regarding the circumstances. The baby's condition is reportedly improving.

How they headlined it

12:39pm

1. StuffThu 11 Dec 2025, 12:39pm

   ‘Unusual injury for such a young baby’: Police probe how a three-week-old broke her leg (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 11 Dec 2025, 12:42pm

   Police seek truth on serious injuries to 3-week-old Hutt Valley baby (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 11 Dec 2025, 12:44pm

   Call for public help after 3-week-old baby suffers broken leg in Hutt Valley (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsThu 11 Dec 2025, 12:44pm

   Police investigate three-week-old baby girl's broken leg (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesThu 11 Dec 2025, 1:00pm

   Public help sought over infant's broken leg (opens in new tab)