Woman denied bail after toddler found in bus suitcase

NZ Herald1NewsRNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 5 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated
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A 27-year-old woman appeared in North Shore District Court following allegations that a two-year-old girl was left inside a suitcase in a bus luggage compartment. The woman, who faces charges including neglect and ill-treating a child, has been remanded in custody at a mental health unit.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 5 Aug 2025, 4:47pm · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 29 minutes
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