Woman pleads not guilty to causing death of Gore toddler

Wednesday 10 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 10 Sep 2025, 12:10pm

A 30-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty in Gore District Court regarding the death of toddler Malakai Kumeroa. The incident occurred in a driveway on New Year’s Day. The woman, who has name suppression, also faces a charge of injuring another child and has elected a jury trial.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 10 Sep 2025, 10:55am

   Woman pleads not guilty to causing death of Gore toddler (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 10 Sep 2025, 12:10pm

   Woman in court charged over boy’s death in driveway on New Year’s Day (opens in new tab)