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A man's been arrested after a baby was critically injured in Wairarapa last month

A man's been arrested after a baby was critically injured in Wairarapa last month

7 August 2025

Police were notified when the baby arrived at Masterton Hospital seriously hurt on July 25, and was shortly after moved to Auckland's Starship Hospital.

A 22-year-old man's been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and breaching a protection order.

It comes after a 23-year-old man was also charged this week for injuring a young baby in the Hutt Valley in June.

Police say they'll continue to relentlessly pursue anyone who commits heinous acts on vulnerable people.

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