Police seek public assistance following child abuse cases in lower North Island

Thursday 4 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 4 Sep 2025, 2:08pm

Police are asking for help reporting child abuse following several incidents in the lower North Island. Recent cases include the death of a six-month-old in July and the death of a child in October. Authorities say multiple children have been killed or seriously injured in the region in recent months.

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1. RNZThu 4 Sep 2025, 1:00pm

   Police ask for public for help reporting child abuse: 'Can't battle this alone' (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 4 Sep 2025, 2:08pm

   Multiple child abuse cases in lower North Island raise concern (opens in new tab)