Home / New ZealandAccused charged with murder of 8-month-oldNZ Herald18 Jun, 2014 11:15 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPhoto / FilePhoto / FileA man accused of assaulting an 8-month-old baby who has since died has been charged with the infant's murder.The 33-year-old, who has interim name suppression, reappeared at the Hamilton District Court today.He was remanded in custody until his next appearance on July 8 at the High Court. Police initially charged the man with assaulting the child, whom a neighbour said was his son, following an incident at their house on Sunday. He last appeared before the court on Tuesday where he sought bail through his lawyer.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.He was remanded in custody and has since been charged with the infant's murder.The baby boy, a twin, was admitted to Waikato Hospital with head injuries and was later moved to Starship Children's Hospital died overnight on Monday.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandAuckland’s stalled housing developments a year on: What’s changed11 Jan 06:38 PMNew ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday January 12, 2026Watch11 Jan 06:18 PMNew ZealandHomes evacuated amid North Island forest fires as temps across NZ remain high 11 Jan 06:05 PMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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