Woman charged with manslaughter following death of six-year-old girl

Monday 23 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 23 Jun 2025, 4:55pm

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A woman in her 30s has appeared in Dunedin District Court facing a manslaughter charge. The charge relates to the death of a six-year-old girl in Wellington in August 2023. Court documents allege the woman neglected her legal duty to provide necessaries for the child.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 23 Jun 2025, 4:05pm

   Woman in court over death of six-year-old child (opens in new tab)

2. The PostMon 23 Jun 2025, 4:55pm

   Manslaughter charge laid after death of girl two years ago (opens in new tab)

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