Man pleads not guilty to drug driving causing toddler's death

Tuesday 2 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 2 Sep 2025, 12:02pm

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A man appeared in Rotorua District Court on Tuesday facing charges for causing the death of a two-year-old girl in a May crash near Mamaku. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his name remains suppressed by the court.

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1. Waikato TimesTue 2 Sep 2025, 11:45am

   Man charged over drug drive death of two-year-old pleads not guilty (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 2 Sep 2025, 12:02pm

   Man accused of causing toddler’s death in Mamaku crash pleads not guilty (opens in new tab)