Police appeal for information two years after Baby Ru's death

Tuesday 21 October 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 21 Oct 2025, 7:28am

On the eve of the second anniversary of toddler Ruthless Empire Ahipene-Wall's death, police are appealing to those responsible to come forward. The child died after suffering blunt-force trauma to the head in Lower Hutt in October 2023. No arrests have been made, and the Crown Solicitor is deciding on potential criminal charges.

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1. The Press via The PostTue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   Two years, no arrests and one lingering question: Who killed Baby Ru? (opens in new tab)

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

2. RNZTue 21 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   'It's never too late to do the right thing': Police appeal for truth, two years on from Baby Ru killing (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZTue 21 Oct 2025, 7:28am

   'Do the right thing': Police appeal 2 years after Baby Ru killing (opens in new tab)