Otautau toddler death case

The story so far

Two 19-year-olds were charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a young child was severely injured in Otautau on a Sunday, and the child was in critical condition at Southland Hospital.^{21 Sep} The child, who had traumatic brain injuries, was moved to Starship Hospital in Auckland, and the pair appeared in the Invercargill District Court.^{22 Sep} The child then died, and police began treating the incident as a homicide investigation.^{23 Sep} A 19-year-old man and woman were charged with murder, appeared in the Invercargill District Court and were denied bail.^{25 Sep} They later appeared in the Invercargill High Court, where both were given interim name suppression and remanded without entering pleas.^{13 Oct}

Latest

National announced a policy to amend the Crimes Act if re-elected, so adults present when a child aged 12 or under is killed could face up to 10 years in prison for refusing to disclose information to police.^{18 Oct} A mother and aunt were sentenced for manslaughter after a girl died from an illness, in a case the stories do not link to Otautau.^{23 Oct}

Key moments

1. 21 SepTwo 19-year-olds charged with wounding with intent after a child is critically injured in Otautau.
2. 22 SepChild moved to Starship Hospital in Auckland in critical condition.
3. 23 SepChild dies and police begin a homicide investigation.
4. 25 SepPair charged with murder and denied bail.
5. 13 OctBoth accused appear in the High Court with interim name suppression, no pleas entered.
6. 18 OctNational proposes jail for adults who refuse to disclose information when a child is killed.

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