Man charged with murder of Foxton Beach baby

Tuesday 14 October 2025 · 8 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 14 Oct 2025, 8:08pm

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A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder following the death of a six-month-old baby. The infant was found with critical injuries at a Seabury Avenue property on 29 June and died at Starship Hospital on 5 July. The man is due to appear in Tauranga District Court.

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1. The Press via The PostTue 14 Oct 2025, 6:47pm

   Man arrested after Foxton Beach baby murder (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 14 Oct 2025, 7:50pm

   Man charged with murder of six-month-old baby in Foxton Beach (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 14 Oct 2025, 7:55pm

   Man charged with murder over death of six-month-old baby in Foxton Beach (opens in new tab)

4. StuffTue 14 Oct 2025, 7:55pm

   Foxton Beach homicide: Man charged with murder after injured baby’s death (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldTue 14 Oct 2025, 7:59pm

   Foxton baby death: Man arrested, charged with murder of 6-month-old (opens in new tab)

6. Otago Daily TimesTue 14 Oct 2025, 8:08pm

   Man charged with murder of six-month-old baby (opens in new tab)